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Nocturne: meaning, definitions and examples

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nocturne

 

[ nษ’kหˆtษœrn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music form

A nocturne is a musical composition that is inspired by or evocative of the night. It often features a lyrical melody and is typically written for piano. Nocturnes are characterized by their expressive, gentle, and dreamy quality.

Synonyms

evening song, night piece

Examples of usage

  • Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat major is one of his most famous works.
  • The pianist played a beautiful nocturne that captivated the audience.
  • Many composers, like Field and Chopin, are known for their nocturnes.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, a nocturne refers to a poem or other artistic work that invokes the themes of the night, often exploring feelings of nostalgia, tranquility, or melancholy.

Synonyms

moonlit verse, night poem

Examples of usage

  • The poet wrote a nocturne that reflects on lost love.
  • Her nocturne captured the beauty of a moonlit night.
  • He often found inspiration for his nocturnes during quiet evenings.

Translations

Translations of the word "nocturne" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น noturno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคฟ เค—เฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nocturne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nocturne

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพcturne

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nokturn

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŽใ‚ฏใ‚ฟใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nocturne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nocturno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nocturne

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…นํ„ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆูƒุชูˆุฑู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nocturne

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nocturne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคœๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nocturno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรณtt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพา›ั‚ัƒั€ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nocturne

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nocturno

Etymology

The word 'nocturne' comes from the French 'nocturne,' which itself derives from the Latin 'nocturnus,' meaning 'of the night.' Its first known use in English dates back to the early 19th century in the context of music. The term was popularized by composers like John Field and Frรฉdรฉric Chopin, who wrote extensive collections of compositions reflecting the mood and atmosphere of the night. As the genre evolved, the nocturne became associated not only with music but also with literary expressions, capturing the essence of nighttime imagery in poetry and prose. The connection between music and literature in conveying the themes of the night has continued to influence artists across various disciplines.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,202, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.