étude

noun \ˈā-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\

Definition of ÉTUDE

: a piece of music for the practice of a point of technique

: a composition built on a technical motive but played for its artistic value

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French, literally, study, from Middle French estude, estudie, from Old French — more at study

First Known Use: circa 1837

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