groove

Meanings

• noun

  A smooth continuous sequence or series of related actions or states.

  - "The dancer moved with a smooth groove."
  - "The band played with a funky groove."
  - "He got into a rhythmic groove while running."

• noun

  A depression or hollow in a surface.

  - "The record had a deep groove."
  - "The vinyl record's groove was scratched."
  - "The potter smoothed out the clay's groove."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹuːv/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89259901"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with groove
moves , groans , grooms , looms

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Variants

List of all variants of groove that leads to same result
groove , grooves , grooved , groover , groovers , grooving , tongue and groove , tongue and grooves , tongue-and-groove

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Etymology

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Old English 'grēow' meaning 'growth' or 'green'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'groove' comes from Old English 'grēow' which means 'growth' or 'green'.

2. The word 'groove' has been used in music since the 1950s to describe a rhythm or melody that is catchy and makes people want to move or dance.

3. The term 'groove' in vinyl records refers to the spiral-shaped indentation in the vinyl record that stores the sound waves.

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Related Concepts

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1. rhythm: A sequence of sounds or beats occurring in regular recurring groups, typically over a prolonged period.

2. melody: A series of single pitches or tones that form a pleasing succession when sounded in proper sequence.

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Culture

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In music, a groove refers to a rhythm or melody that is catchy and makes people want to move or dance. In vinyl records, the groove is the spiral-shaped indentation in the vinyl record that stores the sound waves.

How to Memorize "groove"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a smooth, continuous motion or sequence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'groove' with the idea of a smooth, continuous sequence or series of related actions or states.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Groovy Rhythm' to remember the definition of groove as a smooth, continuous sequence or series of related actions or states.

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