The ''trobar leu'' (), or light style of
poetry
Poetry (from the Greek language, Greek word ''poiesis'', "making") is a form of literature, literary art that uses aesthetics, aesthetic and often rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meaning (linguistics), meanings in addition to, or in ...
, was the most popular style used by the
troubadour
A troubadour (, ; ) was a composer and performer of Old Occitan lyric poetry during the High Middle Ages (1100–1350). Since the word ''troubadour'' is etymologically masculine, a female equivalent is usually called a ''trobairitz''.
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See also
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Trobar ric''
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Trobar clus
''Trobar clus'' (), or closed form, was a complex and obscure style of poetry used by troubadours for their more discerning audiences, and it was only truly appreciated by an elite few. It was developed extensively by Marcabru and Arnaut Daniel, ...
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Old Occitan literature
Western medieval lyric forms
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References
# Ruud, Jay. “Trobar Leu.” ''Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature, Second Edition'', Facts On File, 2014. ''History Research Center'', online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=195926&itemid=WEHRC&articleId=44000.