[Fr., ad. Sp. albada, f. alba dawn: see -ADE.] A musical announcement of dawn, a sunrise song or open-air concert.
1678. Phillips, Aubades (French), Songs, or Instrumentall music, sung, or playd under any ones Chamber window in the morning.
1867. Standard, 3 Jan., 5/7. The annual aubade, or salute of drums, took place on Monday afternoon.
1873. Longf., Emma & Eginh., 111. Till the crowing cock … Sang his aubade with lusty voice and clear.
