noun
- plural of etude; short musical compositions designed as exercises to develop technical skill or demonstrate musical ideas
Usage: music
Examples
- The piano student practiced Chopin’s etudes daily to improve her technique.
- These etudes focus on developing finger independence and speed.
- The composer wrote twelve etudes exploring different aspects of violin playing.
- Her recital program included several challenging etudes by Liszt.
- The etudes in this collection are suitable for intermediate players.
- Each of these etudes targets a specific technical challenge.