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Definition of etude

etude

/ˈeɪtjuːd/
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Plural:etudes
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• noun

1

A short, often technically challenging instrumental musical composition designed to provide practice material for perfecting a particular musical skill, sometimes also performed for its artistic value.

Example

"The pianist practiced a difficult Chopin etude to improve the agility of her right hand."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 19th century from French étude ('study'), from Old French estudie, ultimately from Latin studium ('zeal, study').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Etude. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/etude
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