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 prelude prelude /ˈpreɪˌluːd/

noun

  1. () Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows  ( preliminary , overture , prelude )
    something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
     Training is a necessary preliminary to employment
    training is a necessary preliminary to employment
     Drinks were the overture to dinner
    drinks were the overture to dinner
  2. Music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera  ( prelude )
    music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera

verb

  1. (music) play as a prelude  ( prelude )
    (music) play as a prelude
  2. Serve as a prelude or opening to  ( prelude )
    serve as a prelude or opening to