Prelude

Definition:

  • (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.
  • (v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.
  • (v. t.) To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air.
  • (v. t.) To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.

Compare prelude with other words:

prelude vs. preluded

foreword vs. prelude

prelude vs. preluder

prelude vs. prevent

prelude vs. preludial

prelude vs. prelusive

prelude vs. prolusion

precede vs. prelude

foreward vs. prelude

prelude vs. preview

preclude vs. prelude

prelude vs. preluding

prelude vs. seclude

fugue vs. prelude

prefatory vs. prelude

introduction vs. prelude

longer vs. prelude

music vs. prelude

prelude vs. short

event vs. prelude

performance vs. prelude

preliminary vs. prelude

introductory vs. prelude

preamble vs. prelude

preface vs. prelude

overture vs. prelude