Serenading: meaning, definitions and examples
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serenading
[ ˌsɛrəˈneɪdɪŋ ]
romantic gestures
The act of singing or playing music to someone as a way of expressing love or affection.
Synonyms
perform for, play music for, sing to
Examples of usage
- He serenaded her under her window with a guitar.
- The musician serenaded the audience with a beautiful love song.
- She was touched when he serenaded her on their anniversary.
- The young man serenaded his girlfriend on Valentine's Day.
- I will never forget the night you serenaded me by the lake.
Translations
Translations of the word "serenading" in other languages:
🇵🇹 serenata
🇮🇳 सेरेनेड गाना
🇩🇪 Serenade bringen
🇮🇩 serenada
🇺🇦 серенада
🇵🇱 serenada
🇯🇵 セレナーデを送る
🇫🇷 faire une sérénade
🇪🇸 dar una serenata
🇹🇷 serenat yapmak
🇰🇷 세레나데를 부르다
🇸🇦 يغني أغنية عاطفية
🇨🇿 dávat serenádu
🇸🇰 dávať serenádu
🇨🇳 献唱
🇸🇮 peti serenado
🇮🇸 syngja sérensu
🇰🇿 серенад айту
🇬🇪 სერენადა
🇦🇿 serenada oxumaq
🇲🇽 dar una serenata
Word origin
The word 'serenading' originates from the Italian word 'serenata', which means a musical performance given at night, typically under a person's window. This tradition was popular in Italy and other European countries during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Serenading was often used as a way to express love and admiration for someone. Over time, the practice of serenading has evolved into a romantic gesture involving singing or playing music for someone special.