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NOCTURNE
nocturne, notturno
(noun) a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nocturne (plural nocturnes)
A work of art relating or dedicated to the night.
(music) A dreamlike or pensive composition, usually for the piano.
Antonyms
• diurne
Source: Wiktionary
Noc*turne", n. Etym: [F. See Nocturn.] (Mus.)
Definition: A night piece, or serenade. The name is now used for a certain graceful and expressive form of instrumental composition, as the nocturne for orchestra in Mendelsohn's "Midsummer-Night's Dream" music.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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