nocturne

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Noun nocturne has 1 sense

nocturne - a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
--₁ is a kind of musical composition, opus, composition, piece, piece of music

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Nocturne

Definition:

A nocturne can refer to:

1. A musical composition, usually for solo piano, that has a dreamy, tranquil, or melancholic character, often inspired by the night.
2. A painting or other artwork that depicts a nighttime scene, often focusing on the effects of light and shadow.
3. A night walk or journey.

Sample Sentences:

1. As she sat by the window at midnight, Sarah listened to a beautiful nocturne playing softly in the background.

2. The artist captured the enchanting nocturne of the city skyline in his painting, with the moon casting a soft glow over the buildings.

3. Tom decided to take a nocturne through the forest, hoping to enjoy the calmness and observe the nocturnal animals.

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