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



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CRITICAL

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According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.

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