Bài Hát Serenade

[Antionette Eastin]

Inthe oldest usage, which survives in informal form to the present day, a serenade is a musical greeting performed for a lover, friend, person of rank or other person to be honored. The classic usage would be from a lover to his lady love through a window. It was considered an evening piece, one to be performed on a quiet and pleasant evening, as opposed to an aubade, which would be performed in the morning. The custom of serenading in this manner began in the Medieval era, and the word "serenade" as commonly used in current English is related to this custom. Music performed followed no one particular form, except that it was typically sung by one person accompanying himself on a portable instrument, most likely a guitar, lute or other plucked instrument. Works of this type also appeared in later eras, but usually in a context that referred specifically to a past time, such as arias in an opera (there is a famous example in Mozart's Don Giovanni). Carl Maria von Weber composed his serenade for voice and guitar, "Horch'! Leise horch', Geliebte!" (1809).

The most important and prevalent type of serenade in music history is a work for large instrumental ensemble in multiple movements, related to the divertimento, and mainly being composed in the Classical and Romantic periods, though a few examples exist from the 20th century. Usually the character of the work is lighter than other multiple-movement works for large ensemble (for example the symphony), with tunefulness being more important than thematic development or dramatic intensity. Most of these works are from Italy, Germany, Austria and Bohemia.

Among the most famous examples of the serenade from the 18th century are those by Mozart, whose serenades typically comprise between four and ten movements. His serenades were often purely instrumental pieces, written for special occasions such as those commissioned for wedding ceremonies. Famous serenades by Mozart include the Haffner Serenade, Serenade No. 10 for winds commonly known as Gran Partita, the Serenata notturna, and one of his most famous works, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The last two of these, had they been written earlier in the century, would have been atypical for using only string instruments.[4]

By the 19th century, the serenade had transformed into a concert work, and was less associated with outdoor performance for honorary occasions. Composers began to write serenades for other ensembles. The two serenades by Brahms are rather like light symphonies, perhaps more closely related to suites, except that they use an ensemble such as Mozart would have recognized: a small orchestra (in the case of the Serenade No. 2, an orchestra entirely without violins). Dvořk, Tchaikovsky, Josef Suk, Edward Elgar, and others wrote serenades for strings only, as did Hugo Wolf, who wrote one for string quartet (the Italian Serenade). Other composers to write serenades in a Romantic style include Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, Franz Schubert, Richard Strauss, Max Reger, Ethel Smyth, Wilhelm Stenhammar and Jean Sibelius.

Some examples of serenades in the 20th century include the Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings by Benjamin Britten, the Serenade in A for piano by Stravinsky, the Serenade for baritone and septet, Op. 24 by Arnold Schoenberg, and the movement entitled "Serenade" in Shostakovich's last string quartet, No. 15 (1974). Ralph Vaughan Williams wrote a Serenade to Music (for 16 solo voices and orchestra) that premiered in 1938, while Leonard Bernstein composed his Serenade after Plato's "Symposium" (for solo violin, strings harp and percussion) in 1954. These modern serenades are freely explored adaptations to the serenade's original formal layout and instrumentation. A modern play on Serenading is using a Boombox to play music. One notable example is in the 1989 movie Say Anything when John Cusack's character Lloyd plays In Your Eyes by Peter Gabriel under his love interest's open bedroom window.

When Elias investigated further, he found that male jumping spiders accompany their moves with a remarkably elaborate serenade of vibrations, sent through the ground to the females, beyond human perception.

In a quaint ice cream parlor nestled on a charming street corner, a whimsical fragrance was born - a harmonious blend of olfactory delights inspired by the luscious caramel swirl ice cream. This fragrance, aptly named Sweet Serenade, beckons to those with a sweet tooth and a penchant for indulgence. Imagine strolling through a sun-kissed park, where the air is filled with the joyous laughter of children and the enticing melody of an ice cream truck's chimes. As you follow the trail of delicious aromas, you find yourself drawn to a cozy corner where a wondrous confection awaits. As you lift the bottle of Sweet Serenade to your nose, the scent unfurls like a symphony of laconic yumminess. The top notes dance delicately on your skin, reminiscent of a fresh scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream melting under the summer sun. A chorus of airy Whipped Cream notes envelops you, creating a light and dreamy aura that transports you to a state of blissful nostalgia. As the fragrance evolves, the heart notes take center stage, weaving a tapestry of rich Caramel and Dulce De Leche. The buttery undertones add a touch of warmth and comfort, like a fond childhood memory wrapped in a cozy blanket of sweetness. Each breath brings you closer to the essence of a decadent treat, promising a sensory journey unlike any other. And behind the scenes, an unexpected collaborator played a pivotal role in the creation of this enchanting fragrance. Guided by the innovative vision of Artificial Intelligence, the creative director of this olfactory masterpiece, we were inspired to push the boundaries of scent creation & complex algorithms resulting in a truly unique and unforgettable experience! As you bask in the lingering base notes of Sweet Serenade, you realize that this fragrance is more than just a perfume - it is a testament to the boundless creativity that emerges when human ingenuity and artificial intelligence unite in perfect harmony. With each spray, you are reminded of the magic that happens when technology and artistry intertwine to create something truly extraordinary. Sweet Serenade is not just a fragrance; it is a story waiting to be told, a memory waiting to be cherished, and a melody waiting to be sung. Let it serenade your senses and transport you to a world where every moment is as sweet and delightful as a scoop of Caramel Swirl Ice Cream on a summer day.

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Rosewood is part of the Fall Serenade Bundle, a 4-piece assortment of shades designed to carry the quintessential spirit of fall, bringing the season's colors into a beautiful symphony on your nails. Whether it's the warmth of Rosewood, the tranquility of Pine, the sweetness of Caramel, or the drama of Currant, each polish sings its own serenade of fall.

Pine is part of the Fall Serenade Bundle, a 4-piece assortment of shades designed to carry the quintessential spirit of fall, bringing the season's colors into a beautiful symphony on your nails. Whether it's the warmth of Rosewood, the tranquility of Pine, the sweetness of Caramel, or the drama of Currant, each polish sings its own serenade of fall.

Caramel is part of the Fall Serenade Bundle, a 4-piece assortment of shades designed to carry the quintessential spirit of fall, bringing the season's colors into a beautiful symphony on your nails. Whether it's the warmth of Rosewood, the tranquility of Pine, the sweetness of Caramel, or the drama of Currant, each polish sings its own serenade of fall.

With Valentine's Day less than 48 hours away, you might be sweating bullets trying to come up with some way--any way--to impress that special someone.Well, I'm going let you in on a little secret. There is nothing that wins someone over like MUSIC. Sure, you could always gift your sweetheart a violin. But it's also prime time for serenading and the singing telegram. And this strange tradition of awkwardly showing up at someones door to sing songs (think Christmas carolers) is nothing new. It all began with the serenade.A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SERENADEGoing back to prehistoric times, there is evidence of music. Like verbal language itself, music is similarly a natural and essential form of communication. The oldest known musical instruments include a collection from China even dating between 6,600 and 7,000 BC. Now those are some serious oldies.If you think about it, almost any piece of music could be considered a serenade in the sense that all music is intended to be performed for an audience, whether it be a hall of concertgoers or simple an individual.But when it comes to the traditional serenade, this form developed in Medieval times as a way for an eager gentleman to serenade his lady love of choice. This was typically done in the evening through a window (Romeo-and-Juliet style) with self-accompaniment on a lute or guitar.These medieval serenades developed into an art form of its own kind. During the Baroque era the serenade evolved into a lyrical piece still sung and played outdoors, but for an an audience rather than a courted lady. By the Classical and Romantic eras the serenade further evolved into a form in concert literature for string ensembles and orchestras, like a light symphonic work with multiple movements and varying tempos, but free of heavy, dramatic orchestration. The serenade kept it's lyrical, evening-song character.AND IT'S STILL HAPPENINGGoing back to the original serenade with that young man singing at the window, this form of the serenade is still performed today. There is no shortage of young men wooing girls on the guitar. One of my old roommates was even proposed to via song. Singing telegrams, caroling, Italian men singing from gondolas, mariachi band specials, and even Elvis impersonators serenading couples down the aisles of Vegas wedding chapels are today's popular way to send messages of love.Now, you can even serenade your loved ones online. For example, my friend Fresh Big Mouf will send his original song, "Secret Crush" to your very own secret crush as a digital message of love. There's modern serenading at its finest. Serenade your secret sweetheart with a virtual valentine.

(Photo by Marcello Ambriz)

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