‖n. [ It. ] (Mus.) Same as Nocturne. [ 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 ]