Definitions

1. noun

a short, formal piece of music, typically for solo instrument or piano, that is intended to help develop a particular technical skill or musical style

“The violinist spent hours practicing her étude for the upcoming audition.”

2. noun

a detailed study or investigation, especially one intended to inform a policy or course of action

“The researchers conducted a thorough étude of the company’s financial records.”

3. noun

a detailed and systematic observation or study, especially in art or architecture

“The art historian wrote an étude on the use of light and shadow in Renaissance painting.”

4. noun

a short piece of writing, typically a literary or artistic work, that is intended to showcase a particular skill or style

“The writer published an étude on the use of language in her short stories.”