prolusion
- noun
- /prəˈluːʒən/
- Archaic
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prolusión
- Every training session starts with a prolusion to prepare athletes for the main workout.
Examples
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The concert began with a brief prolusion by the orchestra, setting the mood for the evening.
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What kind of prolusion do you recommend for beginners?
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Her essay served as a thoughtful prolusion to the more complex arguments presented later.
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The prolusion was quite impressive!
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Every training session starts with a prolusion to prepare athletes for the main workout.
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The concert began with a brief prolusion by the orchestra, setting the mood for the evening.
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Her essay served as a thoughtful prolusion to the more complex arguments presented later.
Synonyms
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3.0
A practice session for a play, concert, or other performance
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2.7
Light exercise you do before harder activity to get your body ready
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4.2
A complete rehearsal of a play or presentation without stopping
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3.4
A short practice session to prepare for a sport or event
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3.9
A practice run where people go through the steps without fully doing them
How Preparatory
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word prolusion comes from Latin parts pro- 'before' and ludere 'to play'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a warm-up 'play' before the main event, which is why prolusion can mean a preparatory exercise or short practice.