serenade
Balcony-directed melody
A serenade is a song performed outdoors at night, traditionally by a suitor beneath a lover's window: He serenaded her with his guitar.
The word extends to any romantic or flattering musical tribute.
In classical music, a serenade is a light instrumental composition, often performed in the evening.
To serenade someone is to honor them with such a performance.
Raised exterior platform
- moonlightReflected solar radiance, nocturnal
- eveningLate day period
- windowGlass-fitted wall opening
- courtyardEnclosed open-air space
twilight · candlelight · starlight · night · patio · terrace · garden · beneath
Romantic pursuit of another
- romanceLove and its excitement
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- loveIntense fond attachment
- admirationDeep respect felt
devotion · affection · flirtation · pursuit · gesture · declaration · proposal · sweetheart
Narrative poem or song
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- love songRomantic musical composition
- dittyShort, simple song
croon · aria · nocturne · canzone · aubade · madrigal · refrain · verse
Medieval Provençal lyric poet
- minstrelTraveling performer of songs
- suitorOne who seeks affection
- singerVocal music performer
- guitaristOne who plays six strings
musician · mariachi · crooner · balladeer · lover · swain · bard · street musician
Fretted stringed instrument
- lutePear-bodied fretted strings
- mandolinPlucked eight-string lute descendant
- ukuleleSmall Hawaiian stringed instrument
- violinBowed string instrument
accordion · strings · acoustic guitar · bouzouki · balalaika
Expression of deep respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- saluteGestural sign of honor
tribute · ode · commemoration · appreciation · musical tribute · anniversary · toast · accolade
balcony
Raised exterior platform
courtyard · twilight · candlelight · starlight · night · patio · terrace · garden · beneath · below
wooing
Romantic pursuit of another
admiration · devotion · affection · flirtation · pursuit · gesture · declaration · proposal · sweetheart · beloved
ballad
Narrative poem or song
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- lullabySoothing song for babies
- love songRomantic musical composition
ditty · croon · aria · nocturne · canzone · aubade · madrigal · refrain · verse · chorus
troubadour
Medieval Provençal lyric poet
guitarist · musician · mariachi · crooner · balladeer · lover · swain · bard · street musician · busker
guitar
Fretted stringed instrument
- lutePear-bodied fretted strings
- mandolinPlucked eight-string lute descendant
- ukuleleSmall Hawaiian stringed instrument
violin · accordion · strings · acoustic guitar · bouzouki · balalaika
homage
Expression of deep respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
salute · tribute · ode · commemoration · appreciation · musical tribute · anniversary · toast · accolade
serenadeshivaree
Cacophonous mock serenade
rough music · caterwauling · jeering · heckling · mockery
serenadecacophony
Harsh, clashing sounds
din · racket · discordance · caterwauling · dissonance
serenadesilence
Total lack of sound
neglect · indifference · cold shoulder · ignoring · abandonment