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minstrelsy

 

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Noun minstrelsy has 3 senses
  1. minstrelsy - a troupe of minstrels
    --1 is a kind of
    company, troupe
  2. minstrelsy - ballads sung by minstrels
    --2 is a kind of
    ballad, lay
  3. minstrelsy - the art of a minstrel
    --3 is a kind of
    art, artistry, prowess

Definitions from the Web

Minstrelsy

Noun:

1. The practice or profession of a minstrel; the entertainment provided by minstrels.

Example sentence: The minstrelsy of the medieval era often included music, dancing, and storytelling.

2. The music and songs associated with minstrels.

Example sentence: The minstrelsy of the 19th century was characterized by its use of banjos, tambourines, and fiddles.

3. A style of entertainment featuring performers in blackface, which was popular in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Example sentence: Minstrelsy shows perpetuated stereotypes and caricatures of African Americans, causing controversy and discomfort in contemporary society.

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