a short composition for a solo instrument; intended as an exercise or to demonstrate technical virtuosity
The term used by Gallé to describe vases which cracked, or were otherwise damaged during production but which were of sufficient interest and importance to warrant their survival and sale The word Etude is normally inscribed next to the Gallé signature and in similar lettering Damaged vessels not considered worth keeping as Etudes were smashed and added to the cullet GANTAD
it earlier meant a "study" or essay in technique, but Paganini, Chopin, and Liszt made it into an expressive form rather than merely a technical exercise
A pre-arranged sequence of actions Etudes are the "scales" of fencing and the most important element of daily practice In a formal etude, no touches are given In a tactical etude one or more touches are possible and one is always given
[ 'A-"tüd, -"tyüd ] (noun.) circa 1837. From the around the year 1837, from French étude (meaning "study") from the Latin word studium (meaning "spirit", "devotion" or "study").