prosodus

/prɒˈsɒdəs/

Definitions

1. noun

In ancient Greek, a prosodus is a preliminary or introductory part of a poem, especially one that introduces the theme or subject.

“The poet used a prosodus to set the tone for the rest of the epic poem.”

Synonyms

  • introduction
  • preface
  • prologue

Antonyms

  • conclusion
  • denouement