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nocturne

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒktəːn/
Definition of nocturne

noun

  • 1 Music a short composition of a romantic nature, typically for piano.
  • 2 Art a picture of a night scene.

Origin:

mid 19th century: French, from Latin nocturnus 'of the night'

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Definition of nocturne in the US English dictionary
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