Lute
Strephen Foster
lyre
The first song was The Minstrel from Gault. It was performed by Richie Havens.
I'm certain the instrument you're referring to is a lute.
gleeman
Perhaps you mean 'troubador'. Or perhaps 'bard'.
Minstrel is a noun.
Harper is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "harpist, minstrel".
Movies with sound
The cast of Calling the Minstrel - 2009 includes: Orhan Anafarta as The Minstrel
Parlance is a particular manner of speaking or using words.
In bureaucratic parlance, your proposal would be described as cost effective. In football parlance, it's a touch down.
Minstrel in the Gallery was created in 1975-04.
The Minstrel's Curse was created on 2008-02-22.
Minstrel in the Galaxy was created on -20-07-04.
Minstrel Man - album - was created in 1981.