HeyRuaHow to say “prelude” in Irish
- Irish:
- réamhcheol
- English:
- prelude, overture
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAYV-kyohl” /ˈɾʲeːvˌçoːl/
- Plural:
- réamhcheolta (preludes)
- Genitive singular:
- réamhcheoil, an réamhcheoil (e.g. tús an réamhcheoil, the beginning of the prelude)
- Genitive plural:
- réamhcheolta, na réamhcheolta (e.g. cnuasach na réamhcheolta, the collection of preludes)
What does “réamhcheol” mean?
“Réamhcheol” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- prelude
- A short piece of music played as an introduction to a larger work or event.Also: overture, musical introduction, intro.
1 other meaning: overture
- 2overture
- An orchestral piece that opens an opera, play or concert.Also: opening music.
“Réamhcheol” with the article
The plural of prelude in Irish is réamhcheolta. Here is réamhcheol after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Réamhcheol” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using réamhcheol, the Irish word for prelude.
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Prelude in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for prelude?
The Irish for prelude is réamhcheol (pronounced “RAYV-kyohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is réamhcheolta. Depending on context it can also mean overture.
How do you pronounce réamhcheol in Irish?
Réamhcheol is said like “RAYV-kyohl” (IPA /ˈɾʲeːvˌçoːl/).
What is the plural of prelude in Irish?
The plural of réamhcheol is réamhcheolta; with the article, na réamhcheolta means “the preludes”. The genitive plural is réamhcheolta, as in cnuasach na réamhcheolta (the collection of preludes).
Does réamhcheol have more than one meaning?
Yes. Réamhcheol can mean prelude or overture, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Can 'réamhcheol' be used figuratively, like English 'prelude'?
Its main use is musical; for a non-musical lead-up Irish usually prefers words like 'réamhrá' (introduction) or 'tús' (beginning).
