Synonyms of curtain-raisers

curtain-raisers

noun

plural of curtain-raiser

as in preludes

a performance, activity, or event that precedes and sets the stage for the main event

the opening of the performing arts center proved to be a curtain-raiser for the rebirth of the city's downtown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preludes
• prologs
• overtures
• preliminaries
• prologues
• warm-ups
• preambles
• starts
• countdowns
• kickoffs
• lead-ins
• run-ups