serenata

noun

In music, either a variety of secular cantata, or (more usually) an instrumental work consisting of several movements, like a suite, and intended more or less distinctly for performance in the open air by a private orchestra or band.

noun

A piece of vocal music, especially one on an amoreus subject; a serenade.

noun

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