serenata

/ˌsɛrəˈnɑːtə/ /ˌsɛrəˈneɪtə/

Meanings

noun

A type of baroque cantata performed outdoors, in the evening, with mixed vocal and instrumental forces

Examples :

"The university held a beautiful serenata in the courtyard last night, with singers and musicians performing under the stars. "

Related Words

evening noun

/ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/

The time of the day between dusk and night, when it gets dark.

"The evening air was cool as Sarah walked home from school. "

instrumental noun

/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/

(grammar) The instrumental case.

"The instrumental case, used in some languages, marks the tool or instrument used in an action. "

performed verb

/pə.ˈfɔːmd/ /pɚ.ˈfɔɹmd/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

cantata noun

/kənˈtɑːtə/

A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

"The church choir will perform a Bach cantata next Sunday, a beautiful piece of music combining singing and instruments. "

musicians noun

/mjuˈzɪʃənz/ /mjʊˈzɪʃənz/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"The musicians in the school band practiced after class every day. "

baroque adjective

/bæˈɹɒk/

Ornate, intricate, decorated, laden with detail.

"The wedding cake was baroque, featuring layers of frosting flowers, swirling designs, and edible pearls. "

singers noun

/ˈsɪŋəz/ /ˈsɪŋɚz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒəz/ /ˈsɪnd͡ʒɚz/

A person who sings, often professionally.

"The school choir is full of talented singers. "

performing verb

/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɪŋ/

To do something; to execute.

"It took him only twenty minutes to perform the task."

outdoors noun

/ˈaʊtdɔːrz/ /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/

(often preceded by "the") The environment outside of enclosed structures.

"The outdoors is a great place for children to play. "

courtyard noun

/ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/

An area, open to the sky, partially or wholly surrounded by walls or buildings.

"She sat in the courtyard, enjoying the garden."

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"