serenading Definition

serenade
noun

1. A song or piece of music performed at night under a woman's window by her suitor.
2. Any musical piece with a gentle tempo suggestive of romance and suitable for such a performance.
3. A piece of classical music similar to a symphony in length, but lighter in tone, having more movements and for a smaller orchestra.

verb serenaded, serenading

1. To entertain (a person) with a serenade.
intr
2. To perform a serenade.

Derivative: serenader
noun

Etymology: 17c: from Italian serenata, from Latin serenus bright clear sky, the meaning being influenced by Latin serus late.