pro·lu·sion
| \ prō-ˈlü-zhən
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Definition of prolusion
1
: a preliminary trial or exercise : prelude
2
: an introductory and often tentative discourse
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Other Words from prolusion
prolusory
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prō-ˈlü-sə-rē
, -zə- ; -ˈlüz-rē , -ˈlüz-
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adjective
, -zə- ; -ˈlüz-rē , -ˈlüz-
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adjective
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“Prolusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolusion. Accessed 20 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of prolusion was in 1601
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