Associations to the word «Nocturne»

Wiktionary

NOCTURNE, noun. A work of art relating or dedicated to the night.
NOCTURNE, noun. A dreamlike or pensive composition (usually for the piano).

Dictionary definition

NOCTURNE, noun. A pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano).

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain