prelusion

/priːˈluːʒən/
noun
  1. A preliminary or introductory action, event, or performance.
    • The opening remarks were a prelusion to the debate.
    • The short speech was a prelusion to the main ceremony.
    • Her solo served as a prelusion to the orchestra's performance.
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