what it means
To serenade is to sing or play music directly for someone, traditionally as an open declaration of affection beneath a window at dusk. In the clip, a man drops to one knee with a guitar to serenade a single hot slice of pizza perched on a classical pedestal. The word comes from the Italian serenata, meaning an evening song sung under calm skies (al sereno). While classical lovers serenaded suitors to win their devotion, the word now playfully extends to any musical dedication offered to honor, charm, or soothe. A busker serenades commuters on an underground platform; crickets serenade the countryside at twilight. It is music made personal and directed with genuine, focused warmth.
Serenade significa cantar o tocar música para alguien como muestra de amor o admiración. En el clip, un hombre arrodillado le canta con su guitarra a una porción humeante de pizza sobre un pedestal. Del italiano serenata, canto nocturno al aire sereno. Aunque nació como una corte romántica bajo balcones, hoy describe cualquier dedicatoria musical emotiva.
Serenade é cantar ou tocar uma canção dedicada a alguém, expressando carinho e devoção. No clipe, um rapaz de joelhos toca violão para uma fatia de pizza quente sobre uma coluna grega. Do italiano serenata, canção da noite ao céu sereno. Vai além do romantismo clássico de sacada: serve para qualquer homenagem musical afetuosa e direta.
Serenade consiste à chanter ou jouer un air pour quelqu'un afin d'exprimer son affection. Dans le clip, un homme à genoux joue de la guitare devant une part de pizza fumante posée sur une colonne. De l'italien serenata, chant nocturne au grand air. Le terme s'applique à toute aubade musicale adressée avec tendresse ou humour.
Serenade berarti menyanyikan atau memainkan musik untuk memikat seseorang dengan penuh kasih. Di klip, seorang pria berlutut memainkan gitar di depan sepotong piza hangat. Dari bahasa Italia serenata, lagu malam di bawah langit tenang. Istilah ini merujuk pada persembahan lagu tulus yang ditujukan langsung pada sosok yang dikagumi.
Serenade, birine sevgi ve hayranlık göstermek amacıyla müzik icra etmektir. Klipte diz çöken bir genç, sütun üzerindeki pizza dilimine gitarıyla aşk şarkısı söyler. İtalyanca serenata (akşam ezgisi) kelimesinden gelir. Birine pencere altından veya doğrudan adanmış içten melodileri ifade eder.
serenade とは、想いを伝えるために特定の相手へ歌や演奏を捧げることです。クリップでは台座のピザに跪いてギターを爪弾く男性が描かれます。イタリア語の serenata(夕暮れの歌)から。バルコニーの下での求愛だけでなく、親愛や敬意を込めて誰かのために直接音楽を奏でる行為を指します。
verb
to sing or play a piece of music for someone, often to express affection
“A local violinist serenaded the diners as candles flickered on each table.”
noun
a musical performance given in honour of someone, especially outdoors at night
“The gentle evening serenade drifted through the courtyard windows.”
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