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prelude

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Learn the meaning of prelude with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

prelude

(noun)

Meaning

an introduction to a larger work

Example

"The symphony began with a beautiful prelude that set the mood."

Synonyms

introductionprologue

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'praeludere', meaning to play beforehand.

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