Word
Prelude
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
prel-ude
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.
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