noun
- a musical composition that is inspired by or evocative of the night
- a painting of a night scene
Usage: art
Examples
- Chopin’s nocturnes are among his most beloved piano compositions.
- The pianist performed a beautiful nocturne at the evening recital.
- Whistler’s nocturnes captured the mysterious atmosphere of London at night.
- She practiced the nocturne until she could play it from memory.
- The composer wrote several nocturnes inspired by moonlit landscapes.
- The art gallery featured a collection of nocturnes by various painters.
- His nocturne in E-flat major is considered a masterpiece of Romantic music.