Minstrel

\MIN-struhl\ means
........a lyric poet; a musician
.............a singer of folk songs like a troubadour
..................a medieval entertainer who traveled from place to place, especially to sing and recite poetry.
........................one of a troupe of comedians, usually white men made up as black performers, presenting songs or jokes

Example: The Arabian minstrels have scheduled a tribute to the people of Pampanga tomorrow evening before they move ahead to the next city.

Limerick:
If I were a minstrel
I would make your night special
With songs and poetry I compose
As in bed you rest and repose
To blissful dreams ethereal.

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