nocturne

noc·turne

a painting of a night scene
a musical composition, esp. for the piano, of a romantic or dreamy character thought appropriate to night

Origin of nocturne

French from Classical Latin nocturnus: see nocturnal

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nocturne

noun

A painting of a night scene.
An instrumental composition of a pensive, dreamy mood, especially one for the piano.

Origin of nocturne

French from Old French nocturnal from Latin nocturnus ; see nocturnal .

nocturne

nocturne

Café Terrace at Night, painted in 1888 by Vincent van Gogh

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Noun

(plural nocturnes)

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

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Origin

French nocturne (“nocturnal"), from Latin nocturnus

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The Nocturne Her face was so pale it was frightening.
The Nocturne "Until my very last breath," I said.
It seems that Scott published a book called The Nocturne a few years back and both her lawyers and herself believe that Breaking Dawn "…shows a striking and substantial similarity" to The Nocturne.
"Mr. Dimmler, please play my favorite nocturne by Field," came the old countess' voice from the drawing room.

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