n. [ F., fr. L. noctua a night owl, fr. nox, noctis, night. ] (Zool.) A large European bat (Vespertilio altivolans syn. Noctulina altivolans). [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. See Nocturn. ] (Mus.) A night piece, or serenade. The name is now used for a certain graceful and expressive form of instrumental composition, as the nocturne for orchestra in Mendelsohn's “Midsummer-Night's Dream” music. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. See Nocturn. ] (Mus.) A night piece, or serenade. The name is now used for a certain graceful and expressive form of instrumental composition, as the nocturne for orchestra in Mendelsohn's “Midsummer-Night's Dream” music. [ 1913 Webster ]