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    [Noun]  | "pre*lude" | \ ˈprel-ˌyüd \


    1: an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter

    2: a musical section or movement introducing the theme or chief subject (as of a fugue or suite) or serving as an introduction to an opera or oratorio

    3: an opening voluntary


    Origin: 1548 ;

     Middle French, from Medieval Latin praeludium, from Latin praeludere to play beforehand, from prae- + ludere to play {mat|ludicrous|};

    [Noun]  | "chorale prelude" 


    1: a composition usually for organ based on a chorale


    Origin: circa 1924 ;

    [Verb]  | "prelude" 


    1: to serve as a prelude to

    2: to play as a prelude

    3: to give or serve as a prelude; especially : to play a musical introduction


    Origin: 1632 ;

    [Noun]  | "prelude" 


    1: a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event;


      * e.g., " ... an eruption of sectarian violence that proved to be the prelude to all-out civil war "





    2: a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part;


      * e.g., " ... the musical had a brief prelude to get the audience in the proper mood "



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    1: A 2 door sports coupe by Honda. The Prelude has proven itself to be a vehicle with long lasting appeal, 4th and 5th generation Preludes are hugely popular with people wanting an easily customizable car with real potential for performance.

      * e.g.,  ... Honda Preludes are SICK! 


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    2: Superb handling across the range was a great feature of these cars. Using advanced technologies, every generation of Prelude featured handling that was superior to most rivals.


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    3: The Super Handeling system featured in the 5th gen is now used in the new Honda Legend, but utilzes all four wheels (SH-AWD) instead of the front two. The scream of a prelude hitting VTEC sends a shiver down your spine.


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    4: Over the years it was used to introduce such technolgies as:


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    5: *CVCC low emission engine (1st Gen)


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    6: *4 wheel stearing 4WS (3rd Gen)


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    7: *Super Handleing torque managment system (5th Gen)

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    1: One of the nicest cars made by Honda. Dependable and moderatly fast. Too bad they stopped making them. But the S-2000 is a nice sub.

      * e.g.,  ... My prelude goes through anything nature can throw at it. Except 2 feet of snow. 

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    1: Introduction, to introduce.

      * e.g.,  ... The prelude of two strangers to each other. 

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    1: The car that ats aka ather has loved since early teens. Ats has also bought the prelude and drives it daily. A pretty nice and FAST car.

      * e.g.,  ... Dam I need to buy a prelude since my mustang isn't fast 

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    1: A prelude is the beginning of a book or movie where a character is hastily given a name and killed off for ominous effect.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey, I just got up to go to the bathroom, who got killed?" 

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    1: a prelude is made from honda! sohhaib is going to get it. they are fast! have v-tec engines in them!

      * e.g.,  ... honda preludes are fast 

     [ "prelude" ]

    1: The part of the song before the lyrics start.

      * e.g.,  ... "I started singing thinking that the song had started, but it was still the prelude." 

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    1: A prelude is the beginning of a book or movie where a character is hastily given a name and killed off for ominous effect.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey, I just got up to go to the bathroom, who got killed?" 

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    1: The one word, the wise told the young to stay away from. Have nothing to do with it.

      * e.g.,  ... Honda Prelude 0S Carb 


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    2: Related: See: Peice Of Shit

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    1: Being introduced in Japan in 1978, the Prelude shared the same drivetrain as the Accord, the Prelude has always been a two door, front wheel drive coupe. It had the CVCC Advanced Stratified Charge, In-line 4 cylinder SOHC engine, With 72hp @ 4500rpm and 4 wheel independent struts. Then in 1994, the Honda Prelude had a VTEC with 190hp @ 6800rpm.

      * e.g.,  ... Prelude's are nice. 

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