prolusion
2 synonyms for prolusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short piece performed before the main event.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Latin prolusio, from proludere (“to prelude”).
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