curtain-raiser
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curtain-raiser
noun curtain-raisers · curtain raiser
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In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc., which precedes the main performance.
[H]e had tried all kinds: comedy, tragedy, prose and verse, the light curtain-raiser, the short sharp drama, the bourgeoisrealistic and the lyrical-romantic.
Similar: warm-up act
- A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing. It is my opinion that your part in the affair is only a curtain-raiser to graver things.
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noun that which precedes the main performance
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title = {curtain-raiser},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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