minstrelsy

min·strel·sy  (mnstrl-s)

n. pl. min·strel·sies

1. The art or profession of a minstrel.

2. A troupe of minstrels.

3. Ballads and lyrics sung by minstrels.

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[Middle English minstralsie, from Anglo-Norman menestralsie, from Old French menestrel, entertainer; see minstrel.]

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minstrelsy

1. the art of minstrels.
2. their occupation.
3. a group of minstrels.
4. a collection of their music and songs.

See also: Music, Songs and Singing

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Minstrelsy body of minstrels, collectively, 1350; of musicians; musical instruments collectively, a body or collection of minstrel poetry.

Examples: minstrelsy of heaven (angels), 1667; of the Scottish Border, 1802.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	minstrelsy - a troupe of minstrels troupe, company - organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical); "the traveling company all stayed at the same hotel"
	2.	minstrelsy - ballads sung by minstrels ballad, lay - a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
	3.	minstrelsy - the art of a minstrel artistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"