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opening piece

[ ˈoʊpənɪŋ piːs ]

Noun

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music

The first movement of a larger musical composition, typically a symphony or a concerto.

Synonyms

introductory piece, prelude.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
opening piece	Used to describe the initial part of a larger work, like a concert, book, or series. The opening piece of the concert set the tone for the entire evening
prelude	Commonly used in musical contexts to refer to a piece played at the beginning of a performance; can also mean an event that serves as an introduction to something more significant. The prelude of the symphony showcased the talent of the composer The meeting was just a prelude to a larger discussion
introductory piece	Used when referring to a section or part that introduces the main topic or content, often in written or spoken form. The introductory piece of the book provided an overview of the main themes

Word

Description / Examples

opening piece

Used to describe the initial part of a larger work, like a concert, book, or series.

The opening piece of the concert set the tone for the entire evening

prelude

Commonly used in musical contexts to refer to a piece played at the beginning of a performance; can also mean an event that serves as an introduction to something more significant.

The prelude of the symphony showcased the talent of the composer
The meeting was just a prelude to a larger discussion

introductory piece

Used when referring to a section or part that introduces the main topic or content, often in written or spoken form.

The introductory piece of the book provided an overview of the main themes

Examples of usage

The opening piece of the concert was a beautiful symphony composed by Beethoven.
She played the opening piece on the piano with great passion and skill.

Translations

Translations of the word "opening piece" in other languages:

🇵🇹 peça de abertura

🇮🇳 प्रारंभिक टुकड़ा

🇩🇪 Eröffnungsstück

🇮🇩 bagian pembuka

🇺🇦 вступна частина

🇵🇱 część otwierająca

🇯🇵 オープニングピース

🇫🇷 pièce d'ouverture

🇪🇸 pieza de apertura

🇹🇷 açılış parçası

🇰🇷 오프닝 조각

🇸🇦 قطعة افتتاحية

🇨🇿 otevírací kus

🇸🇰 otvárací kus

🇨🇳 开篇

🇸🇮 uvodni del

🇮🇸 opnunarstykki

🇰🇿 ашылу бөлігі

🇬🇪 საწყისი ნაწილი

🇦🇿 açılış parçası

🇲🇽 pieza de apertura

Etymology

The term 'opening piece' originated in the field of music to refer to the initial movement of a larger musical work. It has been commonly used in the context of classical music performances, where the opening piece sets the tone for the rest of the composition. The concept of an opening piece can be traced back to the development of symphonies and concertos in the 18th century, with composers like Mozart and Haydn incorporating this structure into their works.