Definitions for nocturne

nocturne noc·turne

Spelling: [nok-turn]
IPA: /ˈnɒk tɜrn/

Nocturne is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 243 anagrams from letters in nocturne (cennortu).

Definitions for nocturne

noun

  1. a piece appropriate to the night or evening.
  2. an instrumental composition of a dreamy or pensive character.

Origin of nocturne

From the French word nocturne, dating back to 1860-65. See nocturn

Examples for nocturne

She pulled a volume of Chopin from the stand, and began the twelfth nocturne.

From valse to nocturne, from sonata to prelude, her fancy ran.

Mr. Bowen: "Do you see any art quality in that nocturne, Mr. Jones?"

A nocturne—yes; it was getting dark, and the sea was rising—that was the sound of the sea.

In fact it is so popular that when any one is asked to play "Chopin's nocturne," this one is meant.

Before the end of the nocturne carriage bells are heard outside.

The 'nocturne in black and gold' is not a serious work to me.

The yacht in nocturne is the yacht I want, ought to have, and never shall have.

Schubert's 'Hedge Roses' for one, and that nocturne of your own for the other.

This nocturne is called a forerunner to the Chopin nocturnes.

Word Value for nocturne
Scrable

10

Words with friends

14

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