A minstrel was a medieval European bard who told stories through songs. In the modern RPG and fantasy fandom, minstrel has a similar meaning: a singer-songwriter (often close to folk music) who performs songs based on fantasy or medieval history. This meaning of term is especially popular in Russia, as seen by top artists. See also bard, a related term also popular in Russia.
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