vorspiel
[fawr-shpeel, fohr-]
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noun
an introductory movement to a musical work, especially a prelude or overture.
Origin of vorspiel
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Examples from the Web for vorspiel
Historical Examples of vorspiel
This Vorspiel, like that to "Lohengrin," is short and delicate.
Contemporary American ComposersRupert Hughes
In the early portion of this vorspiel only the string instruments are used.
The Complete Opera BookGustav Kobb
The Vorspiel of "Siegfried" is expressive of Mime's planning and plotting.
The Complete Opera BookGustav Kobb
From the opening phrase of the Vorspiel Forbes became a Wagnerian.
What Will People Say?Rupert Hughes
This "Valkyr" Vorspiel is a masterly representation in tone of a storm gathering for its last infuriated onslaught.
The Complete Opera BookGustav Kobb