prologue
nounmasculine/pɾu.ˈlɔ.ɣu/medium
pro·lo·go
Definition
An introductory section of a literary or dramatic work.
The novel's prologue sets the scene in medieval France.
The play opens with a prologue spoken by a chorus.
Common collocations
prologue of a bookto write a prologuedramatic prologue
Etymology
Do latim 'prologus', por sua vez do grego 'prólogos'.