English dictionary

nocturne

/'n/A/kt/[@]/rn/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)

noun.communication

Synonyms notturno

Source: WordNet 3.0
A night piece, or serenade. The name is now used for a certain graceful and expressive form of instrumental composition, as the nocturne for orchestra in Mendelsohn's "Midsummer-Night's Dream" music.

noun

Source: webster1913