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serenade
[ser-uh-neyd]
noun
a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady.
a piece of music suitable for such performance.
verb (used with or without object)
to entertain with or perform a serenade.
serenade
/ ˌɛɪˈԱɪ /
noun
a piece of music appropriate to the evening, characteristically played outside the house of a woman
a piece of music indicative or suggestive of this
an extended composition in several movements similar to the modern suite or divertimento
verb
(tr) to play a serenade for (someone)
(intr) to play a serenade
Other Word Forms
- serenader noun
- unserenaded adjective
- ˌˈԲ noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of serenade1
Example Sentences
A three-year-old boy was left "smiling ear to ear" after being serenaded by singer Kylie Minogue, his dad has said.
Invoking modern-day references, like sending Instagram DMs and going to Disneyland, he puts his own spin on the traditional serenade, a ballad one typically sings below the windowsill of their lover.
These days the trout are few, but you’ll fall asleep listening to the nearby frogs and toads serenading the night from their river homes.
Swingtime Sweethearts, who perform songs from the 1940s, serenaded Mr Rose at the afternoon tea concert.
Since you mention the serenading, can you talk a little bit about your approach to the “Take on Me” scene?
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