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- Prelude - 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.
- Prelude - v. i. - To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.
- 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.
- Prelude - v. t. - To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.
- Preluded - imp. & p. p. - of Prelude
- Preluder - n. - One who, or that which, preludes; one who plays a prelude.
- Prelude - v. t. - To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.
- Preface - n. - The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
- 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.