Japanese symbol for “etude”
エチュード
エチュード
Romaji: echuudo
etude; study
In Japanese, etude is エチュード (echuudo).
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Meanings
- n etude; study (music)
- n study (in painting, sculpture, etc.); trial work
- n improvisational theatre
Other Japanese words for “etude”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 習作 | しゅうさく shuusaku | (a) study (e.g. in music, art, sculpture, etc.); etude; practice piece |
| 練習曲 | れんしゅうきょく renshuukyoku | etude |
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