Synonyms of the word

prolusion

• n. A trial before the principal performance; a prelude.
• n. An introductory essay.

foreword

• n. An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; a preface or introduction.

introduction

• n. The act or process of introducing.
• n. A means, such as a personal letter, of presenting one person to another.
• n. An initial section of a book or article, which introduces the subject material.
• n. A written or oral explanation of what constitutes the basis of an issue.

preface

• n. The beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book.
• n. An introduction, or series of preliminary remarks.
• n. (Roman Catholicism) The prelude or introduction to the canon of the Mass.
• v. (transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point).
• v. (transitive) To give a preface to.

preparation

• n. (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
• n. That which is prepared.
• n. (countable) A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
• n. (music) Any of the objects placed between the strings of a prepared piano.

readying

• v. present participle of ready.

tune-up

• n. A series of adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance.
• n. A series of preparations for vigorous exercise; a warm-up.
• n. A match or race (frequently one exhibition in nature) contested as preparation for a match or race of…

warm-up

• n. The act of exercising or stretching in preparation for strenuous activity.
• n. Any act of preparation for a performance.
• n. A period of time allocated for performing warm-ups.
• adj. Attributive use of the noun.