prelude

• 名词，指在某件更重要的事情之前发生、并为其做准备的 introductory 事件、行动或表演；在音乐中，指引出赋格或歌剧幕的乐曲。

A noun referring to an introductory event, action, or performance that precedes and prepares for something more significant; in music, it is a piece that introduces a fugue or an act in an opera.

1. Introductory eventB2formalart

   An action or event that serves as an introduction to something more important.

   前奏

   • The economic downturn was a prelude to the recession.
   • The small skirmish was a prelude to the larger battle.
   • Her speech was a prelude to the official announcement.

   同义词forerunnerheraldintroductionlead-inopeningoverturepreambleprecursorprefaceprologue

2. Musical introductionB2formalart

   A short piece of music that introduces a longer work, such as a fugue or an opera.

   音乐引子

   • The pianist played a beautiful prelude before the main concerto.
   • The opera began with a dramatic orchestral prelude.
   • Bach's preludes are often studied by music students.

   同义词introductionoverture

• 动词，指作为某事的开端、前奏或序幕，为更重要的事情做铺垫或引入。

A verb used to indicate the act of serving as an introduction or preliminary to something more important.

1. Serve as an introductionB2formal

   To act as an opening or introductory part to something more significant.

   作为序幕

   • The opening speech preluded the main conference.
   • A short musical piece preluded the theatrical performance.
   • The initial negotiations preluded the final agreement.

   同义词heraldintroduceprecedeprefaceusher in

2. Play as a musical preludeB2formal

   To perform a short piece of music that serves as an introduction to a larger work.

   作为前奏演奏

   • The pianist preluded the concert with a Chopin piece.
   • She preluded the symphony with a delicate melody.
   • The orchestra preluded the opera with a dramatic overture.