NOCTURNE

Nocturne

A nocturne is usually a musical composition that is inspired by, or evocative of, the night. Historically, nocturne is a very old term applied to night Offices and, since the Middle Ages, to divisions in the canonical hour of Matins.

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nocturne

Noun

  1. A work of art relating or dedicated to the night.
  2. A dreamlike or pensive composition (usually for the piano).


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