intrada

noun

in·​tra·​da

ə̇n‧ˈträdə

plural -s

: a musical introduction or prelude especially in 16th and 17th century music : entreé

Word History

Etymology

modification of Italian intrata, entrata entrance, introduction, from feminine of intrato, entrato, past participle of intrare, entrare to enter, from Latin intrare

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