curtain-raiser

== English == === Alternative forms === curtain raiser === Pronunciation === === Noun === curtain-raiser (plural curtain-raisers) (performing arts) In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc., which precedes the main performance. Synonym: warm-up act (idiomatic, by extension) A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing. Synonyms: preamble, prologue ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === “curtain-raiser”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.