What is another word for jongleurs?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒŋɡlɜːz] (IPA) 
Jongleurs, also known as minstrels, were traveling entertainers in medieval times who sang, danced, played instruments, and performed various feats of skill to entertain audiences. These wandering performers were also referred to as troubadours, gleemen, and jesters. The term troubadour specifically referred to those minstrels who sang and wrote poetry about chivalry and courtly love. Gleemen were minstrels who performed songs, riddles, and stories, while jesters provided humor and satire. The word jongleurs itself is a French term, and the equivalent term in English is minstrel. While these various synonyms describe specific aspects of the minstrel's craft, they all capture the spirit of entertainment and artistry that jongleurs brought to the medieval world.
