What were Anglo-Saxon poets who entertained guests at special occasions with recitations of poetry from memory called?

Anglo-Saxon poets who entertained guests at special occasions with recitations of poetry from memory were called scop.

The term "scop" is an Old English word that translates roughly to "poet" or "singer." These scops were highly respected figures in Anglo-Saxon society, and their recitations were often woven into the fabric of social events and celebrations.