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

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

Word origin

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.