Citations:minstrelsy


 * 1843 &mdash; As soon as the Castilians came in sight, the Tlascalans set up their yell of defiance, rising high above the wild barbaric minstrelsy of shell, atabal, and trumpet ... &mdash; William H. Prescott, History of the Conquest of Mexico, Book 3, Chapter 3
 * 1843 &mdash; At other times, he witnessed the graceful dances of his women, or took delight in listening to music, &mdash; if the rude minstrelsy of the Mexicans deserve that name ... &mdash; William H. Prescott, History of the Conquest of Mexico, Book 4, Chapter 1
 * 1843 &mdash; This had a most imposing effect in the religious ceremonials, when the pompous procession of priests with their wild minstrelsy came sweeping round the huge sides of the pyramid, as they rose higher and higher in the presence of gazing multitudes, towards the summit. &mdash; William H. Prescott, History of the Conquest of Mexico, Book 4, Chapter 2
 * 1843 &mdash; The Aztecs were soon engrossed by the exciting movement of the dance, accompanied by their religious chant, and wild, discordant minstrelsy. &mdash; William H. Prescott, History of the Conquest of Mexico, Book 4, Chapter 6
 * 1843 &mdash; It is the name by which she is still celebrated in the popular minstrelsy of Mexico. &mdash; William H. Prescott, History of the Conquest of Mexico, Book 5, Chapter 2 (footnote)


 * 1868,, The Worthies of Cumberland, volume concerning Sir J. R. G. Graham, chapter 1, page 1:
 * …whilst the recitation of Border Minstrelsy, or a well-sung ballad, served to revive the sere and yellow leaf of age by their refreshing memories of the pleasurable past.