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serenade

nounfeminineliteraryuncommon/sɨ.ɾɨˈna.tɐ/se·re·na·ta

Definition

1

A musical composition, typically vocal and instrumental, of a loving and sentimental character, traditionally performed at night outdoors under the window of a loved one.

Usage examples

He played a serenade on his guitar beneath her balcony.
The orchestra performed a Mozart serenade.

Common combinations

give a serenadehear a serenadeguitar serenademidnight serenade