: an 18th century secular cantata of a dramatic character usually composed in honor of an individual or event
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Recent Examples on the WebMy mother trailed behind me with serenata, a cold codfish salad, and a crock of steaming hot arroz con gandules.Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2021 The virtual Mother's Day serenata is a compilation of traditional songs with the greeting message shared in English and Spanish. Sonia Ramirez, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2020 Scarlatti’s Baroque serenata is a short entertainment for two voices and small musical ensemble meant to be performed in the home or garden of an aristocratic family. Marina Harss, New York Times, 2 May 2017