The act of singing or speaking softly, sweetly, and sentimentally, often in a smooth and intimate manner.
Present participle of 'croon,' from Dutch/Norse origins. The term gained prominence in the 20th century to describe a specific vocal performance style.
Crooning isn't just singing—it's a microphone technique and a relationship between singer and listener, which is why it died when rap and screamo replaced intimacy; the technology and culture have to align.
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