serenade

• Mehrsätziges 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.

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

1. Musical compositionB2formal

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

   Serenade

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

   Synonymedivertimento

2. Courtship songB2formal

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

   Ständchen

   • 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.

   Synonymelove song

• Ein 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.

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

1. Sing and play for someoneB2formal

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

   Ein Ständchen singen

   • 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.