preshows
Entertainment preceding main
Preshows is the plural of preshow, referring to entertainment or content that precedes a main event.
A preshow might be the organ music before a movie, the warm-up act before a concert, or the promotional material that plays before a theme park ride: The preshows at Disney parks are sometimes as elaborate as the attractions themselves.
Preliminary theatrical performance
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
stage · auditorium · usher · program · intermission · lobby · box-office · ticket
Towed vehicles or film previews
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
- advertisementsPaid public notices promoting something
- creditsUnits toward graduation
- dimmingDecreasing in brightness
popcorn · concessions · seating · screen · projector · multiplex · premiere · behind-the-scenes
Advertisement before streaming content
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- bumperVehicle's protective edge
- introBrief opening section
- teaserSomething that piques interest
trailer · promo · lead-in · commercial · sponsor · airtime · programming · segment
Exhibition opening reception
- installationProcess of putting in
- catalogueSystematic list of items
- exhibitionPublic display of items
- unveilingAct of first revealing
patron · invitation · champagne · docent · walkthrough · exclusive · members-only
curtain-raiser
Preliminary theatrical performance
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- warm-upPre-activity preparation routine
rehearsal · stage · auditorium · usher · program · intermission · lobby · box-office · ticket · seating
trailers
Towed vehicles or film previews
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
- advertisementsPaid public notices promoting something
- creditsUnits toward graduation
dimming · popcorn · concessions · seating · screen · projector · multiplex · premiere · behind-the-scenes · featurette
pre-roll
Advertisement before streaming content
teaser · trailer · promo · lead-in · commercial · sponsor · airtime · programming · segment · network
vernissage
Exhibition opening reception
- installationProcess of putting in
- catalogueSystematic list of items
- exhibitionPublic display of items
unveiling · patron · invitation · champagne · docent · walkthrough · exclusive · members-only
preshowsaftershows
Events following performances
encores · curtain calls · finales · after-parties · end credits
preshowsmain event
Featured performance or contest
main attraction · headliner · main act · centerpiece · star attraction