Crooner: meaning, definitions and examples

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crooner

 

[ ˈkruːnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A singer, typically a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice.

Synonyms

balladeer, singer, vocalist.

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Word Description / Examples
crooner

Same as above.

singer

A general term for anyone who sings, regardless of style, genre, or professionalism.

  • She's an incredibly talented singer who can perform anything from opera to pop.
  • The competition drew singers from all over the country.
vocalist

Often used to describe a professional or skilled singer, particularly in contexts where the technical or artistic quality of the singing is emphasized.

  • The band's lead vocalist has a powerful and unique voice.
  • As a jazz vocalist, he had impeccable control over his pitch and tone.
balladeer

Refers to a singer who specializes in performing ballads, which are narrative songs telling stories, often romantic or tragic.

  • As a renowned balladeer, she brought tears to the audience's eyes with her emotional storytelling through song.
  • The festival celebrated traditional balladeers who sang historical and folk tales.

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a crooner for his romantic ballads.
  • The crooner's voice filled the room with emotion.
  • She enjoyed listening to the crooner's smooth vocals.

Translations

Translations of the word "crooner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crooner

🇮🇳 गायक

🇩🇪 Schlagersänger

🇮🇩 penyanyi

🇺🇦 виконавець популярних пісень

🇵🇱 piosenkarz

🇯🇵 クローナー (burūnā)

🇫🇷 crooner

🇪🇸 crooner

🇹🇷 hafif müzik şarkıcısı

🇰🇷 크루너 (kurenoe)

🇸🇦 مغني

🇨🇿 šansoniér

🇸🇰 šansoniér

🇨🇳 情歌歌手 (qínggē gēshǒu)

🇸🇮 pevec balad

🇮🇸 söngvari

🇰🇿 әнші-балладник

🇬🇪 მომღერალი

🇦🇿 ballada müğənnisi

🇲🇽 crooner

Etymology

The term 'crooner' originated in the 1930s and was used to describe male singers who had a soft, intimate singing style. It became popular during the big band era and was associated with romantic ballads. Crooners often performed in nightclubs and on radio broadcasts, captivating audiences with their smooth vocals and emotional delivery.

See also: croon, crooning.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,140, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.