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Etude

Definition: A short musical composition that is an exercise to improve a musician's technique or demonstrate their skill.

Sense 1: (Noun) A musical composition that is specifically designed to develop a player's technique.

Example Sentence: Practice your finger dexterity with Chopin's Étude in A-flat major.

Sense 2: (Noun) A painting, sketch, or other piece of art that serves as a study or practice for the artist.

Example Sentence: The artist created several etudes of flowers before starting the final masterpiece.

Sense 3: (Noun) A short literary or scholarly composition that focuses on a particular subject or theme, often for the purpose of instruction.

Example Sentence: The professor assigned a challenging etude on the topic of quantum mechanics.

Sense 4: (Noun) A task or exercise that serves as practice to improve a particular skill or ability, typically in a specialized field.

Example Sentence: As a ballet dancer, she dedicated hours each day to etudes to refine her technique.

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