poet-singer
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Definition
Noun: A performer who sings folk songs, often while accompanying themselves on a musical instrument like a guitar. The term emphasizes the dual role of being both a composer or interpreter of poetic lyrics and a vocal performer.
Usage
The term "poet-singer" is used to describe a specific type of musical artist. It is a compound noun. * The poet-singer captivated the audience with her original ballads. * He was known as a poet-singer who told stories through his music.
Examples
- The coffee shop was a perfect venue for the poet-singer to share his heartfelt compositions.
- Many poet-singers from the 1960s wrote songs that addressed social and political issues.
Advanced Usage
The term is often associated with specific musical traditions or eras where the lyrical content is as important as the melody. * In the tradition of American folk music, the poet-singer acts as a social commentator.
Variants and Related Words
- Troubadour: (noun) A historical term for a poet-musician, often used romantically to describe a modern poet-singer.
- Bard: (noun) A poet, traditionally one reciting epics; often used synonymously with poet-singer, especially in folk or Celtic contexts.
- Singer-songwriter: (noun) A closely related modern term for a performer who writes and sings their own songs, often but not exclusively in the folk genre.
Synonyms
- Folk singer
- Minstrel
- Balladeer
Antonyms
- Interpreter (specifically one who only performs others' work)
- Session musician (a supporting instrumentalist)
Related Phrases
- Poetic lyricist: This phrase describes the skill of writing song lyrics with poetic quality, a key characteristic of a poet-singer.
Noun
- a singer of folk songs