étude
noun
a musical composition, usually instrumental, intended mainly for the practice of some point of technique.
études
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pluralof étude.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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His recordings of Chopin’s études and nocturnes offer lovely, generally introverted, smoothed, even sleepy takes on those works.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
“Omniscient Voices” has the meditative warmth of Brian Eno and Harold Budd’s “Ambient 2: The Plateaux of Mirror” or Philip Glass’ softest études — perhaps if they were heard on warped vinyl.
From New York Times ● Dec. 28, 2021
Mr. Floyd’s non-operatic works include song and choral cycles, a piano sonata and a book of études, as well as symphonic movements.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2021
By then, the die was cast: Kapustin’s pieces from then on featured the strong influence of jazz — whether he was writing sonatas, études or concertos.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
He talks bravely of études, scales, &c.; but the question with regard to these is how they are taught.
From Piano and Song How to Teach, How to Learn, and How to Form a Judgment of Musical Performances by Mary P. Nichols
