Trouvere

Trouvere is a genre of medieval French music that originated in the 12th century. It is characterized by its use of poetic lyrics and its use of the vielle, a bowed string instrument. Trouvere music is often associated with courtly love and chivalry, and its lyrics often tell stories of courtly love and heroic deeds. Trouvere music is often performed in a call-and-response style, with a soloist singing the verses and a chorus responding with a refrain.