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    Prelude

    /ˈprɛljuːd/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    An action or event that serves as an introduction to something more important.
    The sudden snowfall was a prelude to the harsh winter that followed.
    A preliminary performance or event, especially in music.
    The concert began with a gentle prelude that captivated the audience.
    A short introductory piece of music or writing.
    The composer's prelude set the tone for the entire symphony.
    verb
    To serve as a prelude to; to introduce.
    The opening scene preluded the dramatic events that were to unfold.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praeludere', meaning 'to play before'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prelude to:
    An introduction to something that follows.
    musical prelude:
    A short piece of music played before a larger composition.

    Related Words

    prologue
    An introductory section of a literary work.
    foreword
    An introductory note in a book, typically written by someone other than the author.

    Slang Meanings

    An opening act or introductory phase, often used in casual contexts.
    The party was just a prelude to the big concert later that night.