Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aubade
Noun
/ɔːˈbɑːd/
Definition
A poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or morning.
Examples
- “The poet composed an aubade that captured the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye at dawn.”
- “In the sunrise, he played an aubade that filled the air with romance and nostalgia.”
Meaning
An aubade is typically a lyrical praise or a love song that is sung at dawn, often expressing a farewell between lovers as night turns into day.
Synonyms
- morning song
- daybreak tune
- love serenade
