nocturne

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of music composed for or as if for performance in the night.

  - "The orchestra played a beautiful nocturne as the sun set."
  - "His favorite piece of music was Chopin's Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2."

• noun

  A night active animal or bird.

  - "The owl is a nocturnal bird."
  - "Bats are nocturnal animals that fly at night."

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Pronunciation

1. /(ˌ)nɒkˈtɜːn/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

diurne

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nocturne
urn , turn , earn , learn , spurn

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Variants

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nocturne , nocturnes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'noturnus', meaning 'of the night'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nocturne' can also be used to describe a painting or drawing of a night scene.

2. Chopin's Nocturnes are some of the most famous and beloved pieces of piano music ever written.

3. Nocturnal animals are adapted to the night and have special features that help them survive and thrive in the dark.

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Related Concepts

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1. Night music: Music composed for or associated with the night, including nocturnes, night pieces, and moonlight sonatas.

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Culture

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Nocturnes have been a popular form of music since the Romantic era, with composers such as Chopin, Debussy, and Brahms writing many famous pieces. In art, nocturnes refer to night scenes, often featuring moonlit landscapes or cityscapes.

How to Memorize "nocturne"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a peaceful night scene, with the moon shining over a calm body of water. Imagine the sounds of crickets and other night creatures in the background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nocturne' with the night, and imagine a piece of music or artwork that captures the essence of the night.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'nocturne' comes from the Latin word 'noturnus', which means 'of the night'.

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