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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