Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Prelude.
How to pronounce prelude:
US
Prelude - as a noun
Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Example: "Training is a necessary preliminary to employment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overturepreliminaryMusic that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
musicHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prelude - as a verb
Serve as a prelude or opening to
Play as a prelude
Example Sentences
"The prelude to the symphony set the stage for the dramatic finale."
"Her speech was just a prelude to the grand announcement."
"The prelude to the movie gave a brief introduction to the main characters."
"The meeting was just a prelude to the actual negotiations that would take place later."
"The prelude of a storm was in the air as dark clouds gathered overhead."
Word Game Points
Is PRELUDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prelude is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRELUDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PRELUDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prelude is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRELUDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is PRELUDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prelude is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRELUDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.