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praeludere
Latin · ancient
"to play beforehand"
to play beforehand, from prae- (before) and ludere (to play)
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praeludium
Medieval Latin · medieval
"an introductory performance"
formed as a noun for an introductory performance
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prelude
English · 1500s
"an introductory action or piece of music"
settled as the English word for an introductory action or piece of music
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