1. Plural of chansonnier; French medieval or Renaissance poets and musicians who composed and performed songs, especially lyric poetry set to music.
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to specific historical figures or collections; primarily used in literary and music history contexts
2. A collection or anthology of songs or poems, particularly French songs.
Usage: less common usage; often refers to published compilations

Examples

• The chansonniers of medieval France created some of the earliest forms of European lyric poetry.
• Many chansonniers performed at royal courts throughout the 12th and 13th centuries.
• The manuscript contains works by several famous chansonniers from the Renaissance period.
• Scholars study the chansonniers to understand the musical traditions of Old French culture.
• The library acquired a rare edition of chansonniers from the 15th century.
• These chansonniers influenced the development of modern French song and poetry.