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Prologue
see synonyms of prologueNoun
1. prologue
an introduction to a play
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Prologue
see synonyms of prologuenoun
1.
a.
the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech
b.
the actor speaking these lines
2.
a preliminary act or event
3. (in early opera)
a.
an introductory scene in which a narrator summarizes the main action of the work
b.
a brief independent play preceding the opera, esp one in honour of a patron
verb -logues, -loguing, -logued or US -logs, -loging or -loged
4. (transitive)
to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue
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Prologue
see synonyms of prologue noun
1.
an introduction to a poem, play, etc.; esp., introductory lines spoken by a member of the cast before a dramatic performance
2.
the actor speaking such lines
3.
a preliminary act or course of action foreshadowing greater events
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Prologue
see synonyms of prologuen.
1. An introduction or preface, especially a poem recited to introduce a play.
2. An introduction or introductory chapter, as to a novel.
3. An introductory act, event, or period.
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