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Aubade

usgb/əʊˈbɑːd/Volume
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Poetic Tradition

An aubade is traditionally a part of poetic literature, often reflecting romance or nature.

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Her poetry collection ends with a beautiful aubade to the awakening earth.
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Historical Roots

Originating in medieval France, aubades have historical significance in European literature.

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The medieval aubades often involved knights singing of their love under the window of their beloved.
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Emotional Tone

An aubade typically conveys contrasting emotions of hope with the new day and sadness from parting.

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As they said their farewells, the aubade's bittersweet lyrics echoed their feelings.
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