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prelude
noun
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Divide prelude into syllables:

pre · lude

How to pronounce prelude:

Definition of prelude:

prelude (noun):
an event introducing or preceding the main event
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows.
an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter

Synonyms for prelude:

preliminarywarm-uppreparationintroductionpreamblestartoverturebeginninginceptionprologue
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