curtain raiser

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curtain raiser

1. A short play or skit presented before the principal dramatic production.

2. A preliminary event.

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Noun	1.	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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