prelude in Italian
prelude in Italian is preludio, ouverture — prelude means an event or action that comes before and introduces something bigger.
prelude in Italian
preludio
An introductory or preliminary performance or event.
preludio
(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]
ouverture
(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?
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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."
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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 Italian?
"prelude" in Italian is preludio, ouverture. 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 Italian, "prelude" is preludio, ouverture.
Are there other ways to say "prelude" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "prelude": preludio, ouverture.
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