PRELUDE
Pre*lude", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Preluded; p. pr. & vb. n. Preluding.]
Etym: [L. praeludere, praelusum; prae before + ludere to play: cf. F.
préluder. See Ludicrous.]
Defn: To play an introduction or prelude; to give a prefatory
performance; to serve as prelude.
The musicians preluded on their instruments. Sir. W. Scott.
We are preluding too largely, and must come at once to the point.
Jeffrey.
PRELUDE
Pre*lude", v. t.
1. To introduce with a previous performance; to play or perform a prelude to; as, to prelude a concert with a lively air.
2. To serve as prelude to; to precede as introductory. [Music] preluding some great tragedy. Longfellow
PRELUDER
Pre*lud"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, preludes; one who plays a prelude.
Mason.
PRELUDIAL
Pre*lud"i*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a prelude; of the nature of a prelude; introductory. [R.]
PRELUDIOUS
Pre*lud"i*ous a.