'Prologue' definitions:
Definition of 'prologue'
(from WordNet)
noun
An introduction to a play
Definition of 'Prologue'
From: GCIDE
- Prologue \Pro"logue\, n. [F., fr. L. prologus, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to say beforehand; ? before + ? to say. See Logic.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. The preface or introduction to a discourse, poem, or performance; as, the prologue of Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales;" esp., a discourse or poem spoken before a dramatic performance [1913 Webster]
- 2. One who delivers a prologue. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Prologue'
From: GCIDE
- Prologue \Pro"logue\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Prologued; p. pr. & vb. n. Prologuing.] To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'prologue'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- act,
- afterpiece,
- avant-propos,
- bit,
- breakthrough,
- chaser,
- curtain,
- curtain call,
- curtain raiser,
- divertimento,
- divertissement,
- epilogue,
- exode,
- exodus,
- exordium,
- expository scene,
- finale,
- foreword,
- front matter,
- frontispiece,
- hoke act,
- innovation,
- interlude,
- intermezzo,
- intermission,
- introduction,
- leap,
- number,
- overture,
- postulate,
- preamble,
- preface,
- prefix,
- prefixture,
- preliminary,
- prelude,
- premise,
- presupposition,
- proem,
- prolegomena,
- prolegomenon,
- prolepsis,
- protasis,
- routine,
- scene,
- shtick,
- sketch,
- skit,
- song and dance,
- stand-up comedy act,
- striptease,
- turn,
- verse,
- voluntary