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Crooning refers to a style of singing characterized by a smooth, gentle, and intimate tone, often used by male singers in jazz and popular music. It is typically associated with a relaxed, laid-back, and emotional delivery, often accompanied by a rich, resonant vocal timbre. Crooning tends to emphasize melodic phrasing, subtle vibrato, and a warm, whispery quality, evoking a sense of warmth and familiarity in the listener. Well-known examples of crooning singers include Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra.
Crookedness refers to the state or quality of being bent, twisted, or curved in an irregular or unnatural way, often in a way that is unlawful or dishonest. It can also describe a person's behavior or actions that are morally wrong or unethical. In a broader sense, crookedness can refer to any kind of irregularity or deflection from a standard or expected norm.
A crooner is a male singer who has a smooth, rich, and resonant voice, often associated with the jazz and popular music of the 1930s to the 1950s. Crooners typically sing in a relaxed, intimate style, often with a focus on lush harmonies and sentimental lyrics. Famous crooners include Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Perry Como.
Croons is a verb that means to sing in a smooth, gentle, and melodic tone, often in a romantic or sentimental style. It can also refer to the sound of a person singing in this way. The word is often used to describe the singing style of male jazz and pop singers, particularly those from the early 20th century.