n. 1. A musical performance given to honor or express love for someone, often by one person. 3. An instrumental composition written for a small ensemble and having characteristics of the suite and the sonata. v. ser·e·nad·ed, ser·e·nad·ing, ser·e·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.] ser′e·nader n. |
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