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croon

croon [ kroon ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle crooned, present participle croon·ing, 3rd person present singular croons)
Definition:
 
1. sing or murmur gently: to sing or murmur something in a soft low voice, especially to yourself or to a sleepy child

2. sing sentimentally: to perform a song or songs in a smooth sentimental style



noun  (plural croons)
Definition:
 
gentle singing: singing in a soft low voice, or something sung in this way

[15th century. < Middle Dutch krōnen "to lament"]

croon·er noun
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