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Noun: nocturne  'nók,turn
  1. A pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
    "Chopin's nocturnes are known for their dreamy, romantic quality";
    - notturno

Derived forms: nocturnes

Type of: composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music

Encyclopedia: Nocturne