transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈprē-ˌam-bəl, prē-ˈ ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French preambule, from Medieval Latin preambulum, from Late Latin, neuter of praeambulus walking in front of, from Latin prae- + ambulare to walk
Date: 14th century
1. : an introductory statement ; especially : the introductory part of a constitution or statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the law
2. : an introductory fact or circumstance ; especially : one indicating what is to follow