întro

Întro is a term used in Romanian to refer to the opening segment of a media work, such as a song, video, podcast, or live stream. It is essentially the Romanian adaptation of the English word intro and is commonly found in informal speech, online discussions, and content-creation communities. In formal writing, many authors prefer the direct English form “intro” or the broader Romanian term “introducere,” depending on the context.

Orthography and usage notes suggest that întro is not part of standard Romanian dictionaries. The spelling reflects Romanian phonology and the habit of adapting foreign terms with diacritics, but it remains a colloquial variant. When clarity is required in formal contexts, writers often use “intro” or specify “părtea de deschidere” or “introducere a piesei/video-ului.”

In practice, an întro typically serves to establish mood, branding, or a musical motif and to prepare the audience for the main section. In music production, it may be a short instrumental hook or vocal sample; in video or streaming, it can include visuals, logos, or a countdown. The length of an întro varies by genre and platform, commonly ranging from a few seconds to about a minute, with longer openings common in cinematic or branded content.

See also: outro, introduction, prelude, opening sequence.