Introduction to something more important (7)

I believe the answer is:

prelude

(Other definitions for prelude that I've seen before include "Introductory musical piece" , "Overture" , "Curtain-raiser" , "Preamble" , "Opening piece" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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