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I . pref·ace [ˈprefɪs] N

1. preface (introduction):

preface

uvod m

preface to a novel, play, collection of poems to

predgovor m k/h

2. preface fig:

(preceding event) as a preface

as a preface (to entertainment etc.)

kot priprava [or predigra]

II . pref·ace [ˈprefɪs] VB trans

1. preface (provide with preface):

to preface sth

uvesti [or začeti] kaj

to be prefaced by sth

biti uveden s čim

to preface sth with sth

uvesti kaj s čim

2. preface (lead up to):

preface

uvajati [perf uvesti]

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For this he wrote the preface and the life of the author. en.wikipedia.org

It was also given an extra 30-second drum preface. en.wikipedia.org

Often his prefaces are longer than the plays they introduce. en.wikipedia.org

All that is known of her life is from the prefaces to her music volumes. en.wikipedia.org

It begins in 1803, prefaced by anecdotes from 1779. en.wikipedia.org

He prefaced his poem with a heartfelt plea for the preservation of the remains. en.wikipedia.org

Frequently, a composer will have his or her own vocabulary of ornaments, which will be explained in a preface, much like a code. en.wikipedia.org

The prelude may be thought of as a preface. en.wikipedia.org

The person named in the dedicatory preface and depicted with an engraved portrait often responded with a financial gift or an honorary title. en.wikipedia.org

The preface and the opening chapter proclaim him as the hero. en.wikipedia.org

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