etude

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Etymology [edit]

From the around the year 1837, from French étude (meaning "study") from the Latin word studium (meaning "spirit", "devotion" or "study").

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Noun [edit]

etude (plural etudes)

  1. (music) A short piece of music, designed to give a soloist performer practice in a particular area or skill.

Synonyms [edit]

  • (a song written as an exercise): study

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