crooning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of singing in a soft, expressive manner, often accompanied by romantic or melancholic lyrics.

  - "He crooned a lullaby to his baby."
  - "She was captivated by his crooning voice."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crooning
mooning , june bug , spooning

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Variants

List of all variants of crooning that leads to same result
croon , crooned , crooning , croons

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make a croaking sound' but came to be used for expressive singing due to its soothing and comforting nature.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crooning' was first used in the early 1920s to describe the singing style of blues artists.

2. Bing Crosby is considered the King of Crooners.

3. Crooning can be used to describe the sound made by certain animals, such as frogs.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jazz: Crooning is a significant part of jazz music history and has influenced various genres such as pop, R&B, and blues.

2. Romance: Crooning is often used in romantic contexts, such as serenading a loved one or creating a romantic atmosphere.

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Culture

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Crooning has deep roots in jazz music and was popularized by artists such as Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra. It is often associated with romance and nostalgia.

How to Memorize "crooning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone singing softly and expressively, perhaps with a microphone or in a dimly lit room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crooning' with soft, romantic music and a soothing, comforting voice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crooners croon, comforting and calm'

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