Introductory music: meaning, definitions and examples

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introductory music

 

[ ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈmjuːzɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.