introductory remarks; medicinal primer; musical intro; operatic prelude
Meanings
5 senses · 10 examplesnoun
introductory remarks; lead-in; prelude to the main text
neutralCommonly used in speeches, writing, or meetings to introduce the main topic.
I'll briefly say a few words as an introduction, hoping everyone will share more opinions.
This paragraph serves as a lead-in to what follows.
noun
medicinal primer; guide drug
Specific to traditional Chinese medicine; often common food items like ginger, wine, or honey.
This prescription requires yellow rice wine as a medicinal primer.
The doctor prescribed fresh ginger as a guide drug.
noun
introductory section of a musical piece; prelude
Used in instrumental music to set the mood before the main theme enters.
The introduction of this symphony is performed by the string section.
The introductory section has a slow tempo.
noun
first aria in an opera suite (Southern or Northern style)
technicalSpecific to traditional Chinese opera (qu) structure.
This opening aria was sung beautifully.
This is the opening piece of the Northern opera suite.
noun
introductory recitation when a character first enters the stage
technicalIn traditional opera, combines spoken and sung elements.
The supporting actors only enter after the lead finishes the opening recitation.
This opening section adopts the spoken recitation form.