serenade

• 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。

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.

   小夜曲

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

   同义词divertimento

2. Courtship songB2formal

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

   小夜曲

   • 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.

   同义词love song

• 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。

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.

   唱小夜曲

   • 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.