👉 In music, an "antelude" is a musical phrase or melody that precedes (before) a major or minor theme. It typically has a simple structure and often serves as a foundation for further development of the piece. Anteludes are commonly used in classical and sacred music to introduce new themes or to set up the mood or rhythm of a piece. The term "antelude" is derived from Latin "anteludus," which means "a low voice." In musical
