nocturns
/ˈnɑktərnz/
noun
- A musical composition that is inspired by or suggests the night, usually quiet and dreamy in character.
- The pianist played a beautiful nocturn that filled the room with a calm, nighttime mood.
- She listened to a soft nocturn as she watched the stars through her window.
- Chopin's nocturns are some of the most famous pieces for solo piano.