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curtain raiser

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curtain raiser
n.
1. A short play or skit presented before the principal dramatic production.
2. A preliminary event.
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Noun1.curtain raiser - any preliminary activity
first step, opening move, initiative, opening - the first of a series of actions
2.curtain raiser - a short play presented before the main play
play - a theatrical performance of a drama; "the play lasted two hours"


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