Minnesang

Minnesang is a medieval German tradition of lyrical and poetic song that flourished from the 12th to the 14th centuries, originating in the courts of the Holy Roman Empire. Characterized by its themes of courtly love and chivalry, these songs were crafted by noble poet-musicians known as Minnesänger, who often accompanied themselves with simple string instruments. Notable for its intricate rhyming schemes and melodic beauty, Minnesang laid the groundwork for later German poetic forms and influenced the European troubadour tradition.