Synonyms of prelude

prelude

noun

1

as in prologue

a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event

an eruption of sectarian violence that proved to be the prelude to all-out civil war

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prologue
• preliminary
• overture
• start
• curtain-raiser
• prolog
• kickoff
• preamble
• warm-up
• countdown
• lead-in
• run-up

2

as in introduction

a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part

the musical had a brief prelude to get the audience in the proper mood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduction
• preface
• foreword
• intro
• prologue
• preamble
• beginning
• prolog
• proem
• exordium
• start
• initiation
• commencement
• prolusion
• outset
• opening
• origination
• origin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• epilogue
• postscript
• envoy
• aftermath
• epilog
• end
• conclusion
• closing
• close
• finale
• stop
• termination
• cessation
• finish
• envoi