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crooner
This term evokes a specific nostalgic atmosphere of mid-century intimacy, characterized by a breathy, relaxed vocal delivery. It suggests a performer who relies on the amplification of a microphone to create a sense of whispering directly into the listener's ear, rather than projecting their voice to the back of a theater.
While any soft singer might be described as gentle, a crooner specifically references a stylistic lineage of jazz and pop standards. The connotation is generally positive and romantic, though in modern contexts it can occasionally imply a dated or overly sentimental performance style.
Meanings
Examples
The smooth voice of the crooner filled the dimly lit lounge.
He wants to be a classic crooner like Frank Sinatra.
Listen to that crooner over there; his tone is absolutely velvet.
I could listen to a talented crooner sing all night long.
The club hired a crooner to provide a romantic atmosphere for the guests.
Maybe I should try to sound more like a crooner for this ballad.
The old record player played the songs of a forgotten crooner from the thirties.
That guy thinks he is some kind of sophisticated crooner.