PRELUDE is a 7 letter word which starts with the letter P and ends with the letter E for which we found 4 definitions.
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(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. |
(v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as 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. |
(v. t.) To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory. |
The word PRELUDE is a 7 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for PRELUDE is: prel-ude