prologue

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: pro-logue (2)

English Definition

A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work.

Example Sentence

The prologue of the play sets the scene in medieval Italy.

US IPA /ˈproʊlɔːɑ/
UK IPA /ˈprΙ™ΚŠlΙ’Ι‘/