operatic prologue

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concept

An operatic prologue is an introductory section of an opera, often featuring narration or musical scenes, that sets up the story, themes, or mood before the main action begins.

Observed surface forms (3)

Surface form Occurrences
dramatic prologue 1
opera preface 1
prologue 1

Instances (4)

Instance Via concept surface
Prologue (Le Turc généreux introduction)
The Ballad of Sweeney Todd prologue
“Prologue in Heaven”
surface form: Prologue in Heaven
dramatic prologue
Alceste preface opera preface