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looping

looping

1 4.1
Repeating a short sound or video continuously
  • noun
  • /ˈluːpɪŋ/
  • Texting
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  • So I learned recently that the looping two-second guitar strum that commences at the very beginning of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" was actually taken from the opening of a 1967 song called "Seville" by Luiz Bonfa.
  • looping video

Like, that'd be cool if you could, you know, get like a frame, have like a digital loop.

Examples

  • The arrow loopers are very iconic and are probably responsible for a large swath of the general population's looping experiences.

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  • It's what's created these looping patterns in the dust and the gas.

  • But I'm fascinated by, I never would have thought that the looping of it would be so key.

  • WINAMP (Windows) has a looping feature that allows the file to be repeated for continuous practice.

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  • The overview of the project includes a section about the looping video that plays continuously during the presentation.

  • His art installation featured a looping audio track that created an immersive experience for visitors.

  • On social media, many users enjoy sharing short clips that feature looping animations.

Synonyms

loop
vslooping
  • Specialized
32 3.9

A short piece of music or sound that repeats to make a beat

is the practice or effect of repeating such short pieces continuously

Antonyms

310 1.0

An act when something ends or pauses

8 5.6

An event that happens only once and is not repeated

How Repetitive

looping
  • Texting
1 4.1
loop
  • Specialized
32 3.9
repeat
132 1.0
one-off
8 5.6

Surface Forms

looping singular
loopings plural

Morphology

looping = loop (transparent) = loop + ing

The noun is formed from the verb 'loop' with '-ing' to mean 'the act/effect of repeating a short piece of media', a direct and productive derivation.

Etymology

Looping comes from the simple image of a loop — a circle or ring, like a short sound or clip that bends back to its start. That's why in media looping means repeating a short audio or video 'over and over' to make a continuous effect.