ser•e•nade
Pronunciation: (ser"u-nād'), [key]
— n., v., -nad•ed, -nad•ing.
—n.
- 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.
- serenata (def. 2).
—v.t., v.i.
- to entertain with or perform a serenade.
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