Definition

A person or thing that plays or performs a prelude, which is an introductory piece of music or action.

Example

The preluder set the mood for the concert with a beautiful introduction.

Conversation

I heard you played a piece by that famous composer last night.

Yeah, it was a beautiful preluder before the main concert.

That sounds amazing! What did you think of the overall performance?

It was really impressive; the preluder set the perfect mood for the evening.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preluder → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "ludere" (meaning to play). The word refers to something that plays or occurs before something else, often as an introduction or preliminary.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'plays before' ('pre-') the main event — that's what a preluder does.

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