English to English
prelude
('pr/E/l/j//u/d
)
noun (n)
- something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows(noun.event)source: wordnet30
- music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- 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.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- serve as a prelude or opening to(verb.stative)source: wordnet30
- play as a prelude(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.(verb)source: webster1913
- To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air.(verb)source: webster1913
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