n. [ F. prélude (cf. It. preludio, LL. praeludium), fr. L. prae before + ludus play. See Prelude, v. t. ] An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with overture. [ 1913 Webster ]
The last Georgic was a good prelude to the Aenis Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
The cause is more than the prelude, the effect is more than the sequel, of the fact. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Preluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Preluding. ] [ L. praeludere, praelusum; prae before + ludere to play: cf. F. préluder. See Ludicrous. ] To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude. [ 1913 Webster ]
The musicians preluded on their instruments. Sir. W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
We are preluding too largely, and must come at once to the point. Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Prelude. ] Of the nature of a prelude; introductory; indicating that something of a like kind is to follow. “Prelusive drops.” Thomson. --Pre*lu"sive*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
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