Both Uses of
prelude
in
Oliver Twist
- With this view he gave a kick at the outside, by way of prelude; and, then, applying his mouth to the keyhole, said, in a deep and impressive tone: 'Oliver!'†
Chpt 7 *
- As Fagin stepped softly in, the professional gentleman, running over the keys by way of prelude, occasioned a general cry of order for a song; which having subsided, a young lady proceeded to entertain the company with a ballad in four verses, between each of which the accompanyist played the melody all through, as loud as he could.†
Chpt 26
Definition:
something that prepares for or introduces what is to follow
or:
music #1: an introductory piece of music -- such as might introduce an act of an opera
or:
music #2: a short independent piece of music -- typically for piano
or:
music #1: an introductory piece of music -- such as might introduce an act of an opera
or:
music #2: a short independent piece of music -- typically for piano