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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

preludes

/ˈpriːluːdz/ noun · British & US
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What does preludes mean?

noun

A piece of music that leads into a longer work, or a preliminary event or action that prepares for something else.

Example

"The orchestra played a series of preludes before the main concert."

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