A person who performs music or entertainment in the street or public places, usually asking for voluntary donations.
From 'busk' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). Emerged in the 16th century to describe street performers.
Buskers often create unexpected musical moments in urban spaces—famous classical musicians sometimes busk incognito in subways, and studies show it actually makes commuters' days measurably happier.
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