preluding

preluding the concert, the orchestra warmed up.

the speaker began preluding his speech with a personal story.

preluding the meeting, we reviewed the agenda.

she was preluding her dance routine with a warm-up.

the movie started preluding with a dramatic introduction.

preluding the festival, there was a parade.

the teacher was preluding the lesson with a quiz.

preluding their journey, they packed their bags carefully.

he was preluding his performance with a few warm-up exercises.

preluding the discussion, the moderator set the tone.