| Prolusion | n. [ L. prolusio, fr. proludere to prelude; pro before + ludere to play: cf. F. prolusion, It. prolusione. ] A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, an introductory essay or exercise. “Domestic prolusions.” Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ] Her presence was in some measure a restraint on the worthy divine, whose prolusion lasted. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| foreword | (n) a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book, Syn. preface, prolusion |
| warm-up | (n) exercising in preparation for strenuous activity, Syn. tune-up, prolusion |
| Prolusion | n. [ L. prolusio, fr. proludere to prelude; pro before + ludere to play: cf. F. prolusion, It. prolusione. ] A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, an introductory essay or exercise. “Domestic prolusions.” Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ] Her presence was in some measure a restraint on the worthy divine, whose prolusion lasted. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] |