Associations to the word «Etude»

Wiktionary

ETUDE, noun. (music) A short piece of music, designed to give a performer practice in a particular area or skill.
ÉTUDE, noun. Alternative spelling of etude

Dictionary definition

ETUDE, noun. A short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley