Definitions for: Etude

[n] a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity

Webster (1913) Definition: ['E]`tude" ([asl]`t[.u]d"), n. [F. See Study.]
1. A composition in the fine arts which is intended, or may
serve, for a study.

2. (Mus.) A study; an exercise; a piece for practice of some
special point of technical execution.

See Also: composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music