nocturne

/ˈnɑktərn/
noun
  1. A short, dreamy piece of music, especially for the piano, that suggests night or evening.
    • The composer wrote several nocturnes inspired by moonlit gardens.
    • She fell asleep listening to a soft nocturne on her headphones.
    • The pianist played a beautiful nocturne by Chopin at the concert.
  2. A painting or other artwork that depicts a night scene.
    • Whistler's nocturnes capture the quiet beauty of the Thames under moonlight.
    • She hung a small nocturne of a starry field above her desk.
    • The museum's new exhibit features a stunning nocturne of the city skyline at midnight.
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