prelude

Meanings

Noun

Verb

  • To introduce something, as a prelude.
  • To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance.

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Origin

  • From Middle French prélude ("singing to test a musical instrument"), from Medieval Latin preludium, from Latin praelūdere.

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