prelude -
music that precedes a fugue or introduces an act in an opera
music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
prelude -
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"
spiel,
play speak at great length (about something)
music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
prelude -
serve as a prelude or opening to
function,
serve perform as expected when applied; "The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged in"; "Does this old car still run well?"; "This old radio doesn't work anymore"
