a composition having musical value but primarily intended to exercise the pupil in technical difficulties, 1837, from French étude, literally "study" (12c., Old French estudie), from Latin studium (see study (n.)). Popularized in English by the etudes of Chopin (1810-1849).
etude 英文释义
1. a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity
