Preluding: meaning, definitions and examples
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preluding
[ prɪˈluːdɪŋ ]
musical context
To prelude means to serve as a prelude to something, introducing or preceding it. In a musical context, it often refers to a piece played before a larger work or as an introduction to a performance. A prelude can set the mood or theme for what follows, often creating anticipation or highlighting certain elements of the main piece. It can also refer to any preliminary event or introduction before the main event.
Synonyms
foreshadow, introduce, precede
Examples of usage
- The pianist began preluding with a soft melody.
- The orchestra preluded the concert with a beautiful overture.
- She preluded her speech with a touching story.
Translations
Translations of the word "preluding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prelúdio
🇮🇳 पूर्वनिर्धारण
🇩🇪 Vorspiel
🇮🇩 pendahuluan
🇺🇦 прелюдія
🇵🇱 preludium
🇯🇵 前奏曲
🇫🇷 prélude
🇪🇸 preludio
🇹🇷 önsöz
🇰🇷 전주곡
🇸🇦 مقدمة
🇨🇿 preludium
🇸🇰 prelúdium
🇨🇳 前奏
🇸🇮 preludij
🇮🇸 forspá
🇰🇿 алдын ала
🇬🇪 წინა ნაწილი
🇦🇿 önsöz
🇲🇽 preludio
Etymology
The word 'prelude' originates from the Latin term 'praeludere,' meaning 'to play beforehand.' It is composed of the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'ludere,' which means 'to play.' The concept of a prelude has been utilized in various forms of art, particularly in music, where it serves as an introductory piece that sets the stage for the main composition. Over time, 'prelude' transitioned from its Latin roots into Middle English, evolving in its use to encompass various forms of introduction, not solely limited to music. It has come to represent any introductory phase or event that precedes a main occurrence, reflecting its rich history in the realms of art and literature.