Prelude

Tamil Dictionary definitions for Prelude

Prelude : பீடிகை

Prelude : பீடிகை

Prelude : பீடிகை

Prelude definition

Transitive verb.

  1. An introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with overture.
  2. To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air.
  3. To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory.

Intransitive verb. To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory performance; to serve as prelude.