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
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Word | Description / Examples |
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crooner |
Same as above. |
singer |
A general term for anyone who sings, regardless of style, genre, or professionalism.
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vocalist |
Often used to describe a professional or skilled singer, particularly in contexts where the technical or artistic quality of the singing is emphasized.
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balladeer |
Refers to a singer who specializes in performing ballads, which are narrative songs telling stories, often romantic or tragic.
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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.
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.
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- 38137 assurer
- 38138 theirselves
- 38139 unexpurgated
- 38140 crooner
- 38141 porringer
- 38142 congruently
- 38143 pungently
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