serenade

A musical composition in several movements with no fixed form, or a song characteristically performed outside the house of a woman.

ruМузыкальное произведение в нескольких частях без фиксированной формы или песня, традиционно исполняемая под окнами возлюбленной.esComposición musical en varias partes sin forma fija, o canción que tradicionalmente se interpreta bajo las ventanas de la persona amada.frComposition musicale en plusieurs mouvements ou chanson, traditionnellement jouée ou chantée le soir sous les fenêtres de la personne aimée.deMehrsätziges Musikstück ohne feste Form oder Gesang, das traditionell abends oder nachts unter dem Fenster der Geliebten vorgetragen wird; auch ein Ständchen zu Ehren einer Person.ptPeça musical em vários movimentos, sem forma fixa, ou canção tradicionalmente executada sob as janelas da pessoa amada.zh一种多乐章的器乐作品，形式不固定；也指在恋人窗下演唱或演奏的歌曲。arقطعة موسيقية من عدة أجزاء دون شكل ثابت، أو أغنية تُؤدَّى تقليديًا في الليل تحت نافذة المحبوبة.

1. Musical composition B2 formal

   A musical piece in several movements without a fixed form, often light and pleasant.

   • Mozart composed several beautiful serenades.
   • The orchestra performed a classical serenade at the concert.
   • The serenade had a cheerful and flowing melody.

   ruСеренадаesSerenata (composición musical)frsérénade (composition musicale)deSerenadeptSerenatazh小夜曲arسيريناد

   Synonyme: divertimento

2. Courtship song B2 formal

   A song or instrumental piece performed outdoors, typically at night, as a gesture of love or admiration for someone.

   • He sang a romantic serenade under her balcony.
   • The lover hired musicians to play a serenade for his beloved.
   • In old movies, a serenade often accompanies a romantic proposal.

   ruСеренадаesSerenatafrSérénade (chant d'amour nocturne)deStändchenptSerenatazh小夜曲arغناء الحب الليلي

   Synonyme: love song

• serenades plural form
• serenades' possessive plural form
• serenade's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to perform a piece of music, typically outdoors and at night, for someone as a sign of affection or admiration.

ruИсполнять музыкальное произведение, обычно на открытом воздухе и ночью, для кого-то в знак привязанности или восхищения.esInterpretar una pieza musical, generalmente al aire libre y de noche, para alguien como muestra de afecto o admiración.frInterpréter une sérénade, généralement en plein air et de nuit, pour quelqu'un en signe d'affection ou d'admiration ; charmer ou divertir par la musique.deEin musikalisches Ständchen bringen, meist nachts unter freiem Himmel, um jemanden zu ehren oder seine Zuneigung auszudrücken. Auch allgemeiner: jemanden mit Musik erfreuen oder jemanden besingen.ptExecutar uma música, geralmente ao ar livre e à noite, para alguém como demonstração de afeto ou admiração.zh为某人演奏或演唱小夜曲，通常在夜间户外进行，以表达爱意或敬意。也泛指用音乐取悦或安抚某人。arأداء مقطوعة موسيقية أو غناء، خاصة في الليل أو في الهواء الطلق، تحت نافذة شخص تعبيرًا عن الحب أو الإعجاب. وتُستخدم أيضًا بمعنى مدح شخص أو التغني به بموسيقى أو كلام عذب.

1. Sing and play for someone B2 formal

   To perform a song or piece of music, typically outdoors and for a specific person, often as a romantic gesture.

   • He serenaded his girlfriend under her balcony with a guitar.
   • The band serenaded the crowd with a slow, romantic melody.
   • She was serenaded by a group of friends on her birthday.

   ruИсполнять серенадуesdar una serenatafrDonner une sérénadedeEin Ständchen singenptCantar uma serenatazh唱小夜曲arأداء سيريناد

• serenaded past participle
• serenaded past simple
• serenading present participle
• serenades third person singular