Synonyms of the word

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.

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.

prolusion

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

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…