preludes

Warm-ups before main

Preludes is the plural of prelude—introductory pieces or events that precede something larger.

In music, preludes are short compositions that open a larger work or stand alone as atmospheric pieces: Bach's preludes and fugues, Chopin's preludes.

More broadly, preludes are things that serve as a lead-in: The skirmishes were preludes to full-scale war.

musical

overture

Introductory orchestral piece

introductionPreliminary section or presentation
openingGap or start
prefaceIntroductory book section

symphony · sonata · concerto · movement · composition · score · harmony · melody · chorale · fugue

beginning

introduction

Preliminary section or presentation

openingGap or start
startTo set going
onsetStarting point of something

outset · dawn · genesis · inception · threshold · inauguration · commencement · launch · preamble · preface

anticipation

expectation

Belief about future outcomes

buildupGradual accumulation over time
preparationArranging things in advance
readinessState of being prepared

suspense · excitement · foretaste · prospect · imminence · awaiting · eagerness · lead-up · run-up · warmup

foreshadowing

harbinger

One who foreshadows

omenProphetic indicator
portentSign of future calamity
heraldOfficial news announcer

forewarning · presage · sign · indicator · precursor · foreboding · warning · augury · prophecy · foretoken

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