looping
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- noun
- /ˈluːpɪŋ/
- Texting
- 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
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Watch on YouTubeLike, that'd be cool if you could, you know, get like a frame, have like a digital loop.
- Like, that'd be cool if you could, you know, get like a frame, have like a digital loop.
Examples
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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.
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But I'm fascinated by, I never would have thought that the looping of it would be so key.
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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.
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His art installation featured a looping audio track that created an immersive experience for visitors.
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On social media, many users enjoy sharing short clips that feature looping animations.
Synonyms
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A short piece of music or sound that repeats to make a beat
Antonyms
How Repetitive
Surface Forms
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.