pre· lude ˈprel-ˌ (y)üd ˈprā-ˌl (y)üd 1 : something that comes before and prepares for the main or more important parts the wind was a prelude to the storm 2 a : a short musical introduction …

prelude noun 1 as in prologue a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event an eruption of sectarian violence that proved to be the prelude to all-out civil war Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance prologue overture preliminary start warm-up curtain-raiser preamble kickoff countdown prolog lead-in run-up 2

prel·ude 1. An introductory performance, event, or action preceding a more important one; a preliminary or preface. 2. Music

prelude noun (INTRODUCTION) [ C usually sing ] something that comes before a more important event or action and introduces or prepares for it: The dinner was only a prelude to a much …

Britannica Dictionary definition of PRELUDE. [count] 1. : something that comes before and leads to something else — usually singular — often + to. The dark clouds were a prelude to the storm. Drinks and appetizers were offered as a prelude to dinner. 2. : a short piece of music that introduces a longer piece.

A prelude is an introductory action, event, or performance that comes before a bigger or more momentous one. It is made of up the prefix pre- meaning "before," and the Latin root ludere meaning "play." Speakers of old school French and Latin understood a prelude to be the notes that they would play or sing to warm up or test an instrument.

Prelude To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air. Prelude To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude. "The musicians preluded on their instruments.", "We are preluding too largely, and must come at once to the point." Prelude

prelude noun (INTRODUCTION) [ C usually sing ] something that comes before a more important event or action and introduces or prepares for it: The dinner was only a prelude to a much …

07/12/2022 · prelude in British English (ˈprɛljuːd ) noun 1. a. 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 b. (esp for piano) a self-contained piece of music 2. something serving as an introduction or preceding event, occurrence, etc verb 3. to serve as a prelude to (something)

07/01/2022 · A prelude is a brief piece of music that introduces a larger work of music. Composers utilized preludes in multiple forms, such as Chopin, Bach, and Bizet. These composers used preludes to...