Openingsgedeelte

Openingsgedeelte is a Dutch noun that denotes the initial portion of a larger work, event, or sequence. It indicates the part that introduces or begins a broader structure, and it can vary in length and content depending on the context.

In writing and media, openingsgedeelte describes the opening portion of a document, article, book, film, or television program. It often includes background information, setting, aims, or a prologue and opening scene. The exact composition is genre-dependent and not standardized, making the term a descriptive label rather than a fixed component.

In music and performance, the term can refer to the opening movement or section of a musical work, or to the introductory sequence of a performance or production. It is analogous to concepts such as overture, prelude, or opening act, again varying with genre and interpretation.

In process or project contexts, openingsgedeelte may describe the initial phase where planning occurs, objectives are stated, and premises are established. It sets the groundwork for subsequent stages of the work.

Etymology and usage notes: the word combines opening (opening) and gedeelte (part). It is primarily used in Dutch to describe the starting portion of something. More common terms for everyday language include inleiding, introductie, or proloog, depending on context.

See also: inleiding, introductie, proloog, openingsfase.