nocturne

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)

Etymology

Borrowed from French nocturne (literally “nocturnal”), from Latin nocturnus. Doublet of notturno.

In classic literature

Synonyms

notturno

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