Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun prolusion

2 senses of prolusion

Sense 1
foreword, preface, prolusion -- (a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book)
       => introduction -- (the first section of a communication)

Sense 2
warm-up, tune-up, prolusion -- (exercising in preparation for strenuous activity)
       => preparation, readying -- (the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun")