Nocturne
noun
A piece of music inspired by or reflective of the night, especially a piano composition.
The pianist played a beautiful nocturne by Chopin.
Often appears as...
- chopin nocturne
- play nocturne
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A painting or picture representing a night scene.
The gallery displayed an enchanting nocturne of Venice at night.
Often appears as...
- paint a nocturne
- nocturne scene
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Artistic
noun
A piece of music inspired by or reflective of the night, especially a piano composition.
The pianist played a beautiful nocturne by Chopin.
Often appears as...
- chopin nocturne
- play nocturne
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A painting or picture representing a night scene.
The gallery displayed an enchanting nocturne of Venice at night.
Often appears as...
- paint a nocturne
- nocturne scene
Usage tips
Artistic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Genre
A nocturne is a musical term, not used for random night-time activities.
Attendees enjoyed the late-night concert featuring a haunting nocturne.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotive Tone
Nocturnes often carry a calming, reflective feel suitable for evening contemplation.
The composer's latest work is a nocturne that captures the stillness of twilight.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Chopin is a notable composer of nocturnes; his works are a reference point.
Her fingers danced over the keys as she performed a Chopin nocturne.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Genre
A nocturne is a musical term, not used for random night-time activities.
Attendees enjoyed the late-night concert featuring a haunting nocturne.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotive Tone
Nocturnes often carry a calming, reflective feel suitable for evening contemplation.
The composer's latest work is a nocturne that captures the stillness of twilight.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Chopin is a notable composer of nocturnes; his works are a reference point.
Her fingers danced over the keys as she performed a Chopin nocturne.
Pro Tip 1/3Musical Genre
A nocturne is a musical term, not used for random night-time activities.
Attendees enjoyed the late-night concert featuring a haunting nocturne.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotive Tone
Nocturnes often carry a calming, reflective feel suitable for evening contemplation.
The composer's latest work is a nocturne that captures the stillness of twilight.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Chopin is a notable composer of nocturnes; his works are a reference point.
Her fingers danced over the keys as she performed a Chopin nocturne.
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Quote examples
Joni Mitchell
Canadian Musician
I loved Debussy, Stravinsky, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, anything with romantic melodies, especially the nocturnes. Nietzsche was a hero, especially with 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra.' He gets a bad rap; he's very misunderstood. He's a maker of individuals, and he was a teacher of teachers.
Quote examples
Joni Mitchell
Canadian Musician
I loved Debussy, Stravinsky, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, anything with romantic melodies, especially the nocturnes. Nietzsche was a hero, especially with 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra.' He gets a bad rap; he's very misunderstood. He's a maker of individuals, and he was a teacher of teachers.
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