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Prelude (noun)

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /pre-lood/

Related: Interlude, Postlude

What does Prelude mean?

An introductory or preliminary piece of music; a preface.

A prelude is an introductory or preliminary piece of music; a preface. A prelude is most commonly played by an orchestra.

Postlude Synonyms: Intro

Example sentence: “The album started with a prelude.”

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