Crooner: meaning, definitions and examples
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crooner
[ ˈkruːnər ]
music
A singer, typically a male one, who sings sentimental songs in a soft, low voice.
Synonyms
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.