On Chopin's Nocturne

The etymology of Norturne is the evolution of Latin NOX, which means "night god" in Roman times. The form of the nocturne was composed by Irish musician Field (archive 1782- 1837). Accompanied by the bass chord, the treble played a silent night and a dreamlike elegant melody. The reason why this form is named "nocturne" may be taken from the "nocturnal prayer" of the Catholic Church.

Chopin's music is rich in dreamy artistic conception, full of emotion and fascinating. And what can make us intoxicated in this poetic dream most is his nocturne. Chopin's Nocturne, a ***2 1, two of which are unnumbered. He developed the nocturne into a genre with far-reaching artistic conception, far exceeding Feld. As hanika commented: "Chopin built the form of Field High School, which blew into the atmosphere and enthusiasm of drama and made it stronger." Feld's nocturne is a simple pastoral style. Chopin's efforts are not simple expressions, but decorations, too gloomy, too tropical, or too oriental. "