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prelude
[ prel-yood, preyl-, prey-lood, pree- ]
noun
- a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance.
Synonyms: , ,
- any action, event, comment, etc. that precedes something else.
- Music.
- a relatively short, independent instrumental composition, free in form and resembling an improvisation.
- a piece that precedes a more important movement.
- the overture to an opera.
- an independent piece, of moderate length, sometimes used as an introduction to a fugue.
- music opening a church service; an introductory voluntary.
verb (used with object)
- to serve as a prelude or introduction to.
- to introduce by a prelude.
- to play as a prelude.
verb (used without object)
- to serve as a prelude.
- to give a prelude.
- to play a prelude.
prelude
/ prɪˈljuːsərɪ; prɪˈljuːʒən; prɪˈljuːsɪv; ˈprɛljuːd; prɪˈljuːdə; ˈprɛljʊdə /
noun
- a piece of music that precedes a fugue, or forms the first movement of a suite, or an introduction to an act in an opera, etc
- (esp for piano) a self-contained piece of music
- something serving as an introduction or preceding event, occurrence, etc
verb
- to serve as a prelude to (something)
- tr to introduce by a prelude
Derived Forms
- ˈܲ, adverb
- prelusion, noun
- prelusive, adjective
- preluder, noun
- ˈܻ徱, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- u· noun
- ··徱· [pri-, loo, -dee-, uh, l], ·d·dzܲ adjective
- ·d·dzܲ·ly adverb
- ܲ·u· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of prelude1
Example Sentences
This is the prelude to the film's PBS debut on "Independent Lens" at the end of April.
In the heated clash at the White House, both Trump and Zelensky interrupted each other repeatedly during what was supposed to be a prelude to the two leaders signing a minerals deal.
The pair interrupted each other repeatedly during what was supposed to be a prelude to the two leaders signing a minerals deal.
“This letter is likely a prelude to a forthcoming series of detailed directives that will identify discriminatory policies and programs that will be challenged in federal court by the Education Department,” Blum said.
His executive order to designate cartels as foreign terrorist organizations is viewed by many as a prelude to direct military intervention.
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