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nocturne

UK
/nɒkˈtɜːn/
US
/nɑkˈtɜrn/

Translations

nocturnenoun
nocturnes
pl
UK
/nɒkˈtɜːn/
US
/nɑkˈtɜrn/
nocturneEn musique classique.
The pianist played a beautiful nocturne that captivated the audience with its serene melody.
Le pianiste a joué un magnifique nocturne qui a captivé le public avec sa mélodie sereine.
Additional translations
nocturneÉvénement ou ouverture tardive en soirée.
nocturneDans le domaine des arts plastiques, pour un tableau ou une œuvre représentant une scène de nuit.
Synonyms
night music
night piece
serenade
lullaby
melody
nocturneadjective
more nocturne
Comp.
most nocturne
Super.
UK
/ˈnɒk.tɜːn/
US
/ˈnɑːk.tɝːn/
Primarily attributive and rare; denotes relation to or occurrence in the night.
nocturneRare, surtout littéraire; équivaut à « nocturne » au sens de « qui est relatif à la nuit ».
The museum offers a nocturne tour every midsummer night.
Le musée propose une visite nocturne chaque nuit du solstice d’été.
Synonyms
after-dark
after-hours
vespertine
noctivagant
nocturnal
nightly
nighttime
night-time

Definitions

nocturnenoun
A short composition of a romantic or dreamy character suggestive of night, typically for piano.
The pianist played a beautiful nocturne that captivated the audience with its serene melody.
A painting of a night scene.
The gallery featured a stunning nocturne that depicted the city skyline under a starry sky.
A musical or social event held late at night.
The orchestra organized a lakeside nocturne that lasted until dawn.
nocturneadjective
Relating to or occurring in the night; nocturnal (rare, chiefly literary).
The museum offers a nocturne tour every midsummer night.
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