ETUDE

etude

(noun) a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

etude (plural etudes)

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

Synonyms

• (a song written as an exercise): study

Source: Wiktionary

E`tude", n. Etym: [F. See Study.]

1. A composition in the fine arts which is intended, or may serve, for a study.

2. (Mus.)

Definition: A study; an exercise; a piece for practice of some special point of technical execution.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition