Is there a word for the opening of a song?
I'm looking for a word (if such exists) for the opening of a song.
Specifically, the part before the singer starts singing the lyrics, often a 30 seconds to 1 minute solo instrumental at the beginning of the song. Like how the word kick-off, is used for conversation.
Does such a word exist?
Just to expand on Josh's answer: the term introduction is mostly used in the shortened form: intro, especially when it comes to contemporary music.
Introduction:
- a preliminary part, as of a book, musical composition, or the like, leading up to the main part.
(Dictionary.com)