Etude

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• étude

Origin

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

Full definition of etude

Noun

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

Synonyms

• (a song written as an exercise) study