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Pelude

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: A piece of introductory music, often played before an operatic or orchestral performance.

Sample Sentence: The pelude played by the orchestra set the mood for the spectacular opera that followed.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To serve as an introduction or preface to something.

Sample Sentence: The author will pelude his novel with a captivating prologue.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Definition: Pertaining to a local or specific area.

Sample Sentence: The traditional recipes at the restaurant reflect the pelude flavors of the region.

Sense 2:

Definition: Well-liked or favored by many people.

Sample Sentence: The rock band's album became a pelude sensation, topping the charts for several weeks.