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(performing arts) In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance. / (idiomatic, by extension) A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.

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curtain-raiser

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curtain-raiser

Noun

broadly idiomatic

(performing arts) In a theater, an initial play, musical performance, etc which precedes the main performance. / (idiomatic, by extension) A prelude or introduction to an activity or thing.

Japanese Meaning

舞台や音楽公演などの主要な上演の前に、公演開始前のオープニングとして上演される短い演目。 / 比喩的に、物事の始まりや前奏、序章といった意味を持つ。