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 Definitions of Nocturne  [ˈnɒk tɜrn]  

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Definition of 'Nocturne' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) nocturne
an artistic work appropriate to the night.

2.  nocturne
a dramatic, brooding piano composition.

Etymology:  (1860–65; < F nocturne)

Definition of 'Nocturne' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) nocturne, notturno
a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)


Definition of 'Nocturne' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Nocturne
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


Definitions of 'Nocturne' The Nuttall Encyclopedia 

1.  Nocturne
picture of a night scene; also a musical piece appropriate to the night.



'Nocturne' - Nearby Entries  

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