Antonym: finale. Similar words: elude, delude, include, seclude, exclude, reluctant, secluded, conclude. Meaning: ['preljuːd] 
n. 1. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows 2. music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera. v. 1. serve as a prelude or opening to 2. play as a prelude.
n. 1. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows 2. music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera. v. 1. serve as a prelude or opening to 2. play as a prelude. (91) I'm afraid that these troubles are just a prelude , ie to worse ones.
(92) Lexington's shots, opened a prelude to the American War of Independence.
More similar words: elude, delude, include, seclude, exclude, reluctant, secluded, conclude, reluctance, interlude, concluded, reluctantly, prelate, preliminary, hallelujah, including, excluding, ludicrous, rude, dude, crude, denude, prudent, intrude, student, aptitude, impudent, cum laude, attitude, rely.