PROLUSION

prolusion, tune-up, warm-up

(noun) exercising in preparation for strenuous activity

foreword, preface, prolusion

(noun) a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

prolusion (plural prolusions)

A trial before the principal performance; a prelude.

An introductory essay.

Source: Wiktionary

Pro*lu"sion, n. Etym: [L. prolusio, fr. proludere to prelude; pro before + ludere to play: cf. F. prolusion, It. prolusione.]

Definition: A trial before the principal performance; a prelude; hence, an introductory essay or exercise. "Domestic prolusions." Thackeray. Her presence was in some measure a restraint on the worthy divine, whose prolusion lasted. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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