n.
- Music. A complimentary performance given to honor or express love for someone.
- South Atlantic U.S. See shivaree. See Regional Note at shivaree.
- Music. An instrumental composition written for a small ensemble and having characteristics of the suite and the sonata.
v. Music, -nad·ed, -nad·ing, -nades. v.tr.
To perform a serenade for.
v.intr.
To perform a serenade.
[French sérénade, from Italian serenata, from sereno, calm, clear, the open air, from Latin serēnus. See serene.]
serenader ser'e·nad'er n.
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