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introductory music

[ ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈmjuːzɪk ]

Noun

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music

Music played at the beginning of a performance, event, or program to introduce or set the mood for what is to follow.

Synonyms

opening music, prelude.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
introductory music	Used to introduce a larger piece of music, a show, or a performance. It sets the tone and gives the audience a sense that something is beginning. The introductory music played as the audience settled into their seats. The concert began with an uplifting piece of introductory music.
opening music	Typically refers to the very first music played at the beginning of an event, show, or performance. It grabs the audience's attention. The opening music for the show was a lively jazz tune. As the lights dimmed, the opening music filled the theater.
prelude	Often used in a more formal or classical context, indicating a preliminary piece of music before the main event. It can serve as an introduction to a piece of classical music or an event. The evening's concert began with a beautiful prelude by Bach. The prelude set a serene atmosphere before the main act.

Word

Description / Examples

introductory music

Used to introduce a larger piece of music, a show, or a performance. It sets the tone and gives the audience a sense that something is beginning.

The introductory music played as the audience settled into their seats.
The concert began with an uplifting piece of introductory music.

opening music

Typically refers to the very first music played at the beginning of an event, show, or performance. It grabs the audience's attention.

The opening music for the show was a lively jazz tune.
As the lights dimmed, the opening music filled the theater.

prelude

Often used in a more formal or classical context, indicating a preliminary piece of music before the main event. It can serve as an introduction to a piece of classical music or an event.

The evening's concert began with a beautiful prelude by Bach.
The prelude set a serene atmosphere before the main act.

Examples of usage

The introductory music at the concert was uplifting and energetic.
The movie started with some beautiful introductory music to set the tone.

Translations

Translations of the word "introductory music" in other languages:

🇵🇹 música introdutória

🇮🇳 प्रारंभिक संगीत

🇩🇪 Einleitungsmusik

🇮🇩 musik pengantar

🇺🇦 вступна музика

🇵🇱 muzyka wprowadzająca

🇯🇵 イントロダクション音楽

🇫🇷 musique d'introduction

🇪🇸 música introductoria

🇹🇷 giriş müziği

🇰🇷 소개 음악

🇸🇦 موسيقى تمهيدية

🇨🇿 úvodní hudba

🇸🇰 úvodná hudba

🇨🇳 介绍音乐

🇸🇮 uvodna glasba

🇮🇸 inngangstónlist

🇰🇿 кіріспе музыкасы

🇬🇪 შესავალი მუსიკა

🇦🇿 giriş musiqisi

🇲🇽 música introductoria

Etymology

The tradition of using introductory music dates back centuries, with various cultures incorporating music into the beginning of events to signal the start or set the mood. In modern times, introductory music is commonly used in concerts, theater performances, movies, and other forms of entertainment to create anticipation and engage the audience from the start.