étude
étude
noun \ˈā-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\Definition of ÉTUDE
1
: a piece of music for the practice of a point of technique
2
: a composition built on a technical motive but played for its artistic value
See Origin of ÉTUDE
French, literally, study, from Middle French estude, estudie, from Old French — more at study
First Known Use: circa 1837
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