Short composition (5)

I believe the answer is:

etude

(Other definitions for etude that I've seen before include "(Musical) study" , "Indian statesman" , "bit of practice" , "Noted composition" , "Short composition for a solo instrument" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal and The Mirror.

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