How Do You Spell PRELUDE?

Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛljuːd] (IPA)

The word "prelude" is spelled with six letters and is pronounced /ˈprɛljuːd/. It starts with the /p/ sound, followed by the /r/ sound. The next syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɛ/, which is then followed by the consonant blend /l juː/. The stress is on the first syllable, and the final letter is pronounced with a long vowel sound /uː/. The word prelude refers to an opening piece of music or an introductory event.

PRELUDE Meaning and Definition

1. A prelude is a noun that represents an introductory or preliminary event, action, or performance that precedes and sets the stage for something more significant and substantive. Often used in the context of music, a prelude signifies a short composition or piece that serves as an introduction to a more comprehensive musical work, such as an opera or a symphony. This musical prelude usually provides a glimpse into the overall theme or mood of the upcoming composition, creating an anticipatory atmosphere for what is to follow.

   Beyond the realm of music, a prelude can refer to any preparatory or introductory activity or situation that serves as a precursor to a main event or a larger undertaking. It is a preliminary step or action that allows individuals or situations to gradually transition into the subsequent primary action or event. For example, in literary works, a prelude may be used to establish the background or provide essential context before launching into the main storyline. This helps set the tone, introduce key characters or themes, and generate intrigue, thus acting as an indispensable foundation for the main narrative. In a broader sense, a prelude can also denote an initial sign or indication that foreshadows or predicts something significant that lies ahead, serving as a faint suggestion or a tentative glimpse into a future occurrence.

2. • A short musical flourish or voluntary played before the commencement of the piece to be performed; the overture; something introductory; something which indicates a future event.

   • To precede; to introduce a piece of music with a voluntary movement; to serve as an introduction to.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for PRELUDE *

• praylude 40%
• prealude 40%

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Other Common Misspellings for PRELUDE

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• preluud
• preludz
• Priluder
• prelque

Etymology of PRELUDE

The word "prelude" originates from the Latin word "praeludium", which can be broken down into two parts: "prae" meaning "before" and "ludus" meaning "play" or "game". In Latin, "praeludium" referred to a musical introduction or preface, signaling the beginning of a performance or an event. Over time, the term "prelude" has evolved to also encompass various non-musical meanings, such as an introductory or preliminary action or event.

Idioms with the word PRELUDE

• prelude to sth The idiom "prelude to something" refers to a preliminary event or action that serves as an introduction or a preceding indication of something significant that is about to happen. It suggests that the event or action is a precursor or an initial step leading up to a particular situation or outcome.

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Plural form of PRELUDE is PRELUDES

Conjugate verb Prelude

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have preluded

you would have preluded

he/she/it would have preluded

we would have preluded

they would have preluded

I would have prelude

you would have prelude

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we would have prelude

they would have prelude

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been preluding

you would have been preluding

he/she/it would have been preluding

we would have been preluding

they would have been preluding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would prelude

you would prelude

he/she/it would prelude

we would prelude

they would prelude

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be preluding

you would be preluding

he/she/it would be preluding

we would be preluding

they would be preluding

FUTURE

I will prelude

you will prelude

he/she/it will prelude

we will prelude

they will prelude

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be preluding

you will be preluding

he/she/it will be preluding

we will be preluding

they will be preluding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have preluded

you will have preluded

he/she/it will have preluded

we will have preluded

they will have preluded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been preluding

you will have been preluding

he/she/it will have been preluding

we will have been preluding

they will have been preluding

IMPERATIVE

you prelude

we let´s prelude

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to prelude

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was preluding

you were preluding

he/she/it was preluding

we were preluding

they were preluding

PAST PARTICIPLE

preluded

PAST PERFECT

I had preluded

you had preluded

he/she/it had preluded

we had preluded

they had preluded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been preluding

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he/she/it had been preluding

we had been preluding

they had been preluding

PRESENT

I prelude

you prelude

he/she/it preludes

we prelude

they prelude

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am preluding

you are preluding

he/she/it is preluding

we are preluding

they are preluding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

preluding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have preluded

you have preluded

he/she/it has preluded

we have preluded

they have preluded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been preluding

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he/she/it has been preluding

we have been preluding

they have been preluding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it prelude

SIMPLE PAST

I preluded

you preluded

he/she/it preluded

we preluded

they preluded