NOCTURNE


Meaning of NOCTURNE in English

[ 'nɒktə:n ]

■ noun

1》 Music a short composition of a romantic nature.

2》 Art a picture of a night scene.

Origin

C19: Fr., from L. nocturnus 'of the night'.

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