Dark scene, no shape in church Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

To decode the clue "Dark scene, no shape in church" linking to "NOCTURNE," consider the following:

1. "Dark Scene:" This phrase implies a setting associated with night or darkness, hinting at a term typically involving night themes.
2. "No Shape:" The phrase "no shape" suggests something without a defined form or structure, potentially pointing to a musical piece characterized by its flowing, free-form nature.
3. "In Church:" Finally, the inclusion of "in church" could allude to a musical composition often played in a religious setting or one with a solemn, contemplative quality.

Putting these hints together, the word that fits these criteria is "NOCTURNE." A nocturne is a musical composition, typically for piano, that evokes a nighttime atmosphere, lacks a rigid form like a sonata or symphony (hence, "no shape"), and often carries a reflective or tranquil tone sometimes suitable for a church setting.

Definition of "NOCTURNE"

a short composition of a romantic nature, typically for piano.

 The Crossword clue "Dark scene, no shape in church" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
The Times Cryptic	23 May 2018	NOCTURNE