English to English Dictionary -prelude

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Prelude :: 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 :: Prelude (v. i.) To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.

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 :: Prelude (v. t.) To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.

Preluded :: Preluded (imp. & p. p.) of Prelud.

Preluder :: Preluder (n.) One who, or that which, preludes; one who plays a prelude..

Preludial :: Preludial (a.) Of or pertaining to a prelude; of the nature of a prelude; introductory.

Preluding :: Preluding (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Prelud.

Preludious :: Preludious (a.) Preludial.

Prelumbar :: Prelumbar (a.) Situated immediately in front of the loins; -- applied to the dorsal part of the abdomen.

Prelusive :: Prelusive (a.) Of the nature of a prelude; introductory; indicating that something of a like kind is to follow.

Prelusorily :: Prelusorily (adv.) In a prelusory way.

Prelusory :: Prelusory (a.) Introductory; prelusive.