Pre*look", v. i. To look forward. [Obs.] Surrey.
Pre"lude (?), n. [F. prÈlude (cf. It. preludio, LL. praeludium), fr. L.
prae before + ludus play. See Prelude, v. t.] An introductory
performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a
preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain
introducing the theme or chief subject; a movement introductory to a
fugue, yet independent; -- with recent composers often synonymous with
overture.