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noun
1.
a complimentary performance of vocal or instrumental music in the open air at night, as by a lover under the window of his lady.
2.
a piece of music suitable for such performance.
3.
serenata (def. 2).
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
4.
to entertain with or perform a serenade.
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ser·e·nad·er, noun
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serenade
1649, "musical performance at night in open air" (esp. one given by a lover under the window of his lady), from Fr. sérénade, from It. serenata "an evening song," lit. "calm sky," from sereno "the open air," noun use of sereno "clear, calm," from L. serenus "peaceful, calm, serene." Sense
EXPANDinfl. by It. sera "evening," from L. sera, fem. of serus "late." Meaning "piece of music suitable for a serenade" is attested from 1728. The verb is from 1668.
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