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prelude in Czech

prelude in Czech is předehra, preludium — prelude means an event or action that comes before and introduces something bigger.

prelude in Czech

předehra
noun
(music) A short, free-form piece of music, originally one serving as an introduction to a longer and more complex piece; later, starting with the Romantic period, generally a stand-alone piece. [from 1650s]
preludium
noun
(music) A short, free-form piece of music, originally one serving as an introduction to a longer and more complex piece; later, starting with the Romantic period, generally a stand-alone piece. [from 1650s]

What does "prelude" mean?

  1. noun An event or action that comes before and introduces something bigger.
    "The border skirmishes turned out to be a prelude to full-scale war."
  2. noun A short piece of music that introduces a longer work, or stands on its own.
    "She played a Chopin prelude before the main recital."
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prelude in a sentence

  • The border skirmishes turned out to be a prelude to full-scale war.
  • Their quiet argument was a prelude to a much bigger falling-out.
  • She played a Chopin prelude before the main recital.

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What is "prelude" in Czech?

"prelude" in Czech is předehra, preludium. prelude means: An event or action that comes before and introduces something bigger.

How do you use "prelude" in a sentence?

Example: "The border skirmishes turned out to be a prelude to full-scale war." In Czech, "prelude" is předehra, preludium.

Are there other ways to say "prelude" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "prelude": předehra, preludium.

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