What is another word for folk poet?
Pronunciation: [fˈə͡ʊk pˈə͡ʊɪt] (IPA) 
A folk poet is someone who writes verses that are often based on traditional stories or customs. Other words that could be used to describe a folk poet are bard, troubadour, balladeer, minstrel, or rhapsodist. Each of these words has its own unique connotation and history. For instance, a bard was originally a Celtic poet who accompanied himself on a harp, while a troubadour was a medieval French poet who often sang about courtly love. While these terms may not be used very often in everyday speech, they can be valuable for literary analysis or historical research.
