+A prelude is an introductory piece or an initial event, often setting the tone for what follows. It can stand alone or serve as the first movement of a larger work, commonly found in [Music](/wiki/Music) or as an [Introduction](/wiki/Introduction) to a narrative.
+## See also
+- [Overture](/wiki/Overture)
+- [Prologue](/wiki/Prologue)
+- [Fugue](/wiki/Fugue)