proem Synonyms

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