proem Synonyms

initial phase basic principle verse start prolusion prologue prolog prolegomenon prolegomena prodromus presentation kickoff lead-in introductory chapter introductory text introductory section basic text first phase prelusion prelims front matter intro breakthrough prelude preliminary frontispiece foreword exordium establishment commencement business beginning baptism awakening admittance inception induction prefix preface preamble overture outset opening matter leap introduction insertion addition