Prelude

The long line was a prelude to the sold-out concert.

The crowd's silence was a prelude to the start of the show.

The rumbling noise was a prelude to the earthquake.

The doctor's frown was a prelude to the bad news.

The accumulated debt was a prelude to bankruptcy.

The suspicious behavior was a prelude to a criminal act.

The traffic jam was a prelude to the highway closure.

The creaking sound was a prelude to the old door opening.

The warm-up exercises were a prelude to the intense workout that followed.

The tension in the air was a prelude to the announcement of the winner.

The quiet morning was a prelude to a busy day at work.

The rehearsal was a prelude to the play's opening night.

The planning stage was a prelude to the construction of the new building.

The awkward silence was a prelude to an uncomfortable conversation.

The prologue of the novel served as a prelude to the action that followed.

The economic recession of 2008 was a prelude to a decade of economic stagnation.

The riots in the city were seen as a prelude to even greater unrest.

The calm before the storm was a prelude to the hurricane's arrival.

The appetizers served at the dinner party were a prelude to the main course.

The slow introduction to the song served as a prelude to the faster tempo that followed.

The early work of Picasso is considered a prelude to his later, more famous works.

The small tremor was a prelude to the earthquake that hit later that day.

The opening act of the concert was a prelude to the main event.

The rehearsal was just a prelude to the actual performance.

The first chapter of the book was a prelude to the rest of the story.

The quiet before the storm was a prelude to the chaos that followed.

The calm before the battle was a prelude to the soldiers' anxiety.

"The Lord of the Rings" prelude is titled "The Hobbit".

The artwork in the exhibit served as a prelude to the larger themes and ideas that the artists were exploring.

The opening scene of the film was a prelude to the action-packed adventure that would follow.

The preface of the novel was a prelude to the author's personal experience and inspiration for the story.

The short story was a prelude to the author's larger work, a novel that would be published later that year.

The prologue of the book served as a prelude, setting the stage for the story that was about to unfold.

"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" is a prelude to the "Harry Potter" series.

"The Silmarillion" is a prelude to "The Lord of the Rings".

"Hannibal Rising" is a prelude to "The Silence of the Lambs".

The overture of the musical was a prelude to the catchy tunes and lively choreography that would be featured in the production.

The introduction to the album was a prelude to the various musical styles and themes that would be explored throughout.

The trailer for the movie was a prelude to the suspenseful plot twists and turns that would occur onscreen.

The artist's sketch was a prelude to the final painting, capturing the initial ideas and concepts.

"The Hobbit" prelude is often read by children before tackling "The Lord of the Rings".

"Before Sunrise" is a prelude to "Before Sunset" and "Before Midnight".

"Prometheus" is considered a prelude to the "Alien" franchise.

"The Dark Knight" is a prelude to "The Dark Knight Rises".

The prelude to the play gave the audience a sense of what was to come.

"Romeo and Juliet" prologue is considered a prelude to the play.

The prelude to the coalition talks was marked by disagreements over policy priorities.

The negotiators had a prelude to the disarmament discussions.

The prelude to the recording contract covered issues such as royalties and copyright.

The prelude to the merger negotiations involved discussions on the valuation of the companies.