Meaning of minstrels' gallery | Babel Free
Definitions
A form of balcony, often inside the great hall of a castle or manor house, where musicians (originally minstrels) could perform, sometimes discreetly hidden from the guests below.
Examples
“It was the earliest brick-constructed house of its size in Shropshire, and is complete⟳ with minstrels' gallery, ornate chimneystacks, and vast fireplaces.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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