HyperDic: curtain_raiser

English > 2 senses of the expression curtain raiser:
NOUNactcurtain raiserany preliminary activity
communicationcurtain raisera short / short play presented before the main play
English > curtain raiser: 2 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningAny preliminary activity.
Broaderfirst step, initiative, opening move, openingThe first of a series of actions
English > curtain raiser: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA short / short play presented before the main play.
BroaderplayA theatrical performance of a drama / drama

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