croons 1 of 2

verb

Definition of croonsnext
present tense third-person singular of croon
as in sings
to produce low, soft musical tones with the voice croon a lullaby a singer crooning onstage

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croons

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noun

plural of croon
as in serenades

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  1. ballads
  2. vocals
  3. standards
Noun
  • Because Wisdom, from Havana (a tiny suburb of Tallahassee), fuses the tropical bounce of Florida street rap with the tenderness in the ballads of Southern and Midwestern truth-tellers.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2024
  • That boy might be a hip-hop lover, that boy might be a rock lover or love ballads.
    Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Powered by ethereal melodies and splashes of Latin rhythms that build the intensity, the song allows Valenzuela and Spalla’s dreamy vocals to take center stage.
    Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The song got an award nomination at the 2000 Grammys, in the best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals category.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of vocals
Noun
  • However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Improvement is central to both standards.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
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