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Definition
something that prepares for or introduces what is to follow
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music #1: an introductory piece of music — such as might introduce an act of an opera
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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
- 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!'Chapter 7 — Oliver Continues Refactory (33% in)
- 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.Chapter 26 — In Which a Mysterious Character Appears Upon the Scene.... (23% in)
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