prelude

Meanings

• noun

  An introduction or opening section of a larger musical composition or literary work.

  - "The orchestra played a prelude before the start of the concert."
  - "The novel began with a prelude describing the setting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹeɪl(j)uːd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

forestory , intrada , overture , preface

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Variants

List of all variants of prelude that leads to same result
prelude , preludes , preluded , preluder , preluders , preluding , chorale prelude , chorale preludes

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Etymology

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From Old French 'prelude', from 'pré' meaning 'before' and 'lude' meaning 'to sing'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'prelude' is often used in the context of music and literature, but it can also refer to a preliminary sermon in a church service or a preliminary discussion in a legal proceeding.

2. The famous composer Chopin wrote many preludes for the piano, which are still popular today.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intro: Synonym for prelude, referring to an introduction or opening section of a larger work.

2. Overture: A type of prelude, often used in orchestral music, that is more lively and energetic than a prelude.

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Culture

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In music, a prelude is often a standalone piece, while in literature, it is a part of a larger work that sets the scene or introduces characters. Preludes have been used in various genres, from classical music to science fiction literature.

How to Memorize "prelude"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musician playing the opening notes of a musical prelude on a piano or an orchestra tuning their instruments before a concert.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'prelude' with the idea of an introduction or an opening section.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PRELUDE to remember the meaning: 'P' for Pre, 'R' for Rintro, 'E' for Enter, 'L' for Lead, 'U' for Usher, 'D' for Display.

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