An introductory or preliminary performance or event.

To introduce something, as a prelude. / To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prelude

simple past tense and past participle of prelude

plural of preluder

One who, or that which, preludes; one who plays a prelude.

present participle of prelude

Something serving as a prelude; an introductory work or remark.

plural of preluding