Meaning of NOCTURNE
| Pronunciation: | | 'nâkturn
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| | Definition: | | [n] a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano) |
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| | See Also: | | composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music | |
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| | Definition: | | Nocturne
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| | Definition: | | \Noc*turne"\, n. [F. See {Nocturn}.] (Mus.)
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.
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