Serenading: meaning, definitions and examples

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serenading

 

[ ˌsɛrəˈneɪdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.