prelude
/ˈprɛljud/
noun
- An introductory piece of music, often before a longer work or performance.
- Chopin's preludes are famous for their emotional depth.
- The orchestra performed a short prelude to set the mood.
- The pianist played a beautiful prelude before the main concert began.
- An event or action that serves as an introduction to something more important.
- The small skirmish was a prelude to a larger war.
- The storm was a prelude to the changing season.
- Her speech was a prelude to the official announcement.
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verb
- To serve as an introduction to something; to begin or lead into.
- The opening act preluded the main performance.
- His remarks preluded the formal discussion.
- The gentle rain preluded the thunderstorm.