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Meaning of 'prelude' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Prelude [ v. i.]
- To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.
2 . Prelude [ v. t.]
- An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with overture.
- To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air.
- To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.

Meaning of 'prelude' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . prelude [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Example in sentence:
  • drinks were the overture to dinner;
  • training is a necessary preliminary to employment

Nearby Words:

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