Synonyms for preludeˈprɛl yud, ˈpreɪl-, ˈpreɪ lud, ˈpri-

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  1. preliminary, overture, prelude(noun)

    something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

    Synonyms:
    approach, feeler, overture, preliminary, advance, prelim, prelude

  2. prelude(verb)

    music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera

    Synonyms:
    overture, preliminary

  3. prelude(verb)

    serve as a prelude or opening to

  4. prelude(verb)

    play as a prelude

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