serenade.
A love song that is sung directly to one's love interest, especially one performed below the window of a loved one in the evening.
Meaning & usage
A love song that is sung directly to one's love interest, especially one performed below the window of a loved one in the evening.
An instrumental composition in several movements.
“Eine kleine Nachtmusik” is a well-known serenade written by Mozart.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French sérénade, from Italian serenata, from the past participle of serenare, from Latin serenare, from serenus (“calm”), of uncertain origin (see there).
To sing or play a serenade for (someone).
To woo someone.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from French sérénade, from Italian serenata, from the past participle of serenare, from Latin serenare, from serenus (“calm”), of uncertain origin (see there).
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