Preluded example sentences

Related (5): precluded, initiated, foreshadowed, heralded, introduced

prel·ude

noun

prelude (noun) · preludes (plural noun)

- an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important:

- an introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugue.

- a short introductory piece of music, especially for the piano.

- the introductory part of a poem or other literary work.

- serve as a prelude or introduction to:

Synonyms

preliminary, overture, opening, preparation, introduction, start, beginning, precursor, forerunner, harbinger, herald, opener, commencement, prolusion, overture, introduction, opening, voluntary, introduction, preface, prologue, foreword, preamble, intro, proem, exordium, prolegomenon, prodrome, conclusion, postscript

"Preluded" Example Sentences

1. The opening remarks preluded the main speech.
2. The thunder preluded the stormy night.
3. The soft guitar music preluded the singer's entrance onto the stage.
4. The brief therapy session preluded a longer course of treatment.
5. The author's preface preluded the novel.
6. The butterfly flying by preluded the arrival of spring.
7. The quiet humming preluded the start of the choir's performance.
8. The introductory chapter preluded the core of the textbook.
9. The calm before the storm preluded the impending chaos.
10. The blowing of the horn preluded the start of the race.
11. The first snowfall preluded the winter season.
12. The rehearsal preluded the actual performance.
13. The warm up exercises preluded the workout.
14. The ringing of the phone preluded the news about his job application.
15. The formal dinner preluded the award ceremony.
16. The routine maintenance preluded the major repair work on the machinery.
17. The discussion with the director preluded the start of the movie filming.
18. The weightlifting competition preluded the bodybuilding event.
19. The welcoming speech preluded the conference presentations.
20. The calm waters preluded the turbulent sea.
21. The first few pages of the book preluded the plot twist.
22. The first note of the orchestra preluded the symphony.
23. The pleasant conversation preluded the arrival of unexpected guests.
24. The quiet study session preluded the final exams.
25. The news report preluded the upcoming political changes.
26. The press conference preluded the release of the new product.
27. The slow jazz music preluded the romantic dinner.
28. The meditation session preluded the yoga class.
29. The warm greeting preluded the start of the family reunion.
30. The morning sun preluded the busy day ahead.

Common Phases

1. The dark clouds preluded a heavy rainstorm;
2. His opening remarks preluded a long and insightful discussion;
3. The warm-up exercises preluded the intense workout session;
4. The sound of trumpets preluded the beginning of the royal procession;
5. The smell of freshly baked bread preluded a delicious meal;
6. The eerie silence in the haunted house preluded a frightening encounter;
7. The sound of church bells preluded a peaceful Sunday morning;
8. The announcement preluded an exciting and highly-anticipated event;
9. The calm before the storm preluded a chaotic situation;
10. The scratchy sound of a needle preluded the start of a vinyl record.