serenade
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/ˌserəˈneɪd/
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/ˌserəˈneɪd/
A song or tune performed in the evening, usually by a man to express his love for a woman.
He decided to serenade his girlfriend with a love song.
彼は愛の歌で彼女に小夜曲を歌うことに決めた。
A piece of music composed for a small group of instruments, often with a gentle and soothing quality.
The orchestra played a beautiful serenade that calmed the audience.
オーケストラは聴衆を静める美しい小夜曲を演奏した。
To perform a song or piece of music for someone, often as a romantic gesture.
We were serenaded by a string quartet.
私たちはストリングス・カルテットによる小夜曲に感動した。