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nocturne in German

nocturne in German is Nocturne, Nachtstück, Nokturne — nocturne means a piece of music, usually for piano, played at a moderate tempo with a highly ornamented, improvisatory melody.

nocturne in German

Nocturne
noun
(music) A dreamlike or pensive composition, usually for the piano.
Nachtstück
noun
(music) A dreamlike or pensive composition, usually for the piano.
Nokturne
noun
(music) A dreamlike or pensive composition, usually for the piano.

What does "nocturne" mean?

  1. noun A piece of music, usually for piano, played at a moderate tempo with a highly ornamented, improvisatory melody.
    "She played a nocturne with a moderate tempo and an ornate, improvisatory melody at the recital."
  2. noun A work of art that relates to or is inspired by the night.
    "The painter titled his moonlit harbour scene a nocturne."
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nocturne in a sentence

  • She played a nocturne with a moderate tempo and an ornate, improvisatory melody at the recital.
  • The pianist closed the concert with a soft nocturne.
  • The painter titled his moonlit harbour scene a nocturne.
  • Her nocturnes capture quiet city streets after dark.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nocturne" in German?
"nocturne" in German is Nocturne, Nachtstück, Nokturne. nocturne means: A piece of music, usually for piano, played at a moderate tempo with a highly ornamented, improvisatory melody.
How do you use "nocturne" in a sentence?
Example: "She played a nocturne with a moderate tempo and an ornate, improvisatory melody at the recital." In German, "nocturne" is Nocturne, Nachtstück, Nokturne.
Are there other ways to say "nocturne" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "nocturne": Nocturne, Nachtstück, Nokturne.
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