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    Noc·turne
    /ˈnäktərn/

    noun

    • 1. a short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of night, typically for piano.
    • 2. a picture of a night scene.
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  3. The meaning of NOCTURNE is a work of art dealing with evening or night; especially : a dreamy pensive composition for the piano.

  4. The nocturne is reflective in mood until it suddenly becomes passionate near the end.

  5. Nocturne definition: a piece appropriate to the night or evening.. See examples of NOCTURNE used in a sentence.

  6. Meaning of nocturne in English. nocturne. noun [ C ] us / ˈnɑːk.tɝːn / uk / ˈnɒk.tɜːn / Add to word list. a gentle piece of classical music. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Musical pieces. arrangement. ballade. bolero. bossa nova. Britannia. chorus. fantasia. medley. multi-part. octet. opus. playlist. polka. reel. sonata. song form.

  7. A nocturne is a piece of dreamy piano music. A particularly lovely, well-played nocturne might bring tears to your eyes. Sniff, sniff. Nocturnes are traditionally inspired by or suggesting nighttime, with the resulting composition being romantic and a bit melancholy.

  8. 2 days ago · A nocturne is a short gentle piece of music, often one written to be played on the piano.

  9. May 14, 2024 · Word origin. Fr < L nocturnus: see nocturnal. Word Frequency. nocturne in American English. (ˈnɑktɜːrn) noun Music. 1. a piece appropriate to the night or evening. 2. an instrumental composition of a dreamy or pensive character. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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