/eɪˈtjuːd/, /eɪˈtuːd/, /ˈeɪˌtud/
OriginFrom around the year 1837, borrowed from French étude (“study”) from Latin studium. Doublet of studio and study.
- A short piece of music, designed to give a performer practice in a particular area or skill.
“The etudes with metronome markings should be played in tempo, all others should be considered rubato.”
Formsetudes(plural) · étude(alternative)