Kourroglou (en. Kourroglou)

[kuʁɔɡlu]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Artist, often regarded as a virtuoso of traditional music.
The kourroglou enchanted the audience with his mesmerizing melodies.
Le kourroglou a enchanté le public avec ses mélodies envoûtantes.
Folk singer using traditional instruments.
In the village, every kourroglou is a local hero.
Dans le village, chaque kourroglou est un héros local.

Etymology

The word 'kourroglou' comes from Arabic and is associated with North African popular music.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a kourroglou
To be very talented in an artistic field.
être un kourroglou
to play like a kourroglou
To play exceptionally in a musical context.
jouer comme un kourroglou

Related Words

music
The art of combining sounds harmoniously.
musique
song
Musical composition with lyrics.
chanson
orchestra
A group of musicians playing together.
orchestre

Slang Meanings

A trendy artist.
This guy is a real kourroglou with his new songs.
Ce type est un vrai kourroglou avec ses nouvelles chansons.
An expert in music.
He has a knowledge of folk that makes him a kourroglou.
Il a une connaissance du folk qui fait de lui un kourroglou.