What does minstrel...uh do?

I'm trying to conceptualize this in my head lol

Is it a ranged spell caster? Do they hit things with weapons, shoot something, or just shout at people?

It's hard to tell watching the animations

Post edit - this is the most active sub I've ever posted in holy cow.

My main goal with lotro is to live the hobbit life so I'm gonna do burglar. I like melee, and I typically tank, so my second char will probably be a brawler, as I main monk in wow.