The term 'Wandering Musician' can be summarized as a MINSTREL, which is an 8-letter word. A MINSTREL was a medieval European entertainer who performed songs and poems, often accompanied by musical instruments. They were usually itinerant, travelling from place to place to perform their music. Minstrels were popular in the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, and their performances often included stories of chivalry and courtly love.