Nocturne

Pronunciation: /nɑkˈtɜrn/

Definitions of nocturne

noun a painting or other work of art depicting a night scene

Example Sentences

A1 I listened to a beautiful nocturne on the radio last night.

A2 She played a hauntingly beautiful nocturne on the piano.

B1 The composer's most famous work is a nocturne inspired by the night sky.

B2 The musician's latest album features a stunning nocturne as the final track.

C1 The artist's masterpiece is a nocturne that captures the essence of the night.

C2 The pianist's rendition of the nocturne left the audience in awe of his talent.

Examples of nocturne in a Sentence

formal The pianist performed a beautiful nocturne at the classical music concert.

informal I love listening to nocturnes when I want to relax and unwind.

slang Hey, do you know any cool nocturnes to play on the piano?

figurative The city streets took on a mystical nocturne vibe as the sun set.

Grammatical Forms of nocturne

• past tense: nocturned
• plural: nocturnes
• comparative: more nocturnal
• superlative: most nocturnal
• present tense: nocturnes
• future tense: will nocturne
• perfect tense: have nocturned
• continuous tense: is nocturning
• singular: nocturne
• positive degree: nocturne
• infinitive: to nocturne
• gerund: nocturning
• participle: nocturned

Origin and Evolution of nocturne

First Known Use: 1814 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nocturne' originated from the Latin word 'nocturnus', which means 'of the night'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a musical composition inspired by or evocative of the night, the term 'nocturne' has evolved to also refer to a painting or a literary work that captures the essence of the night or nighttime atmosphere.