transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]
also pro·log ˈprō-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg
Etymology: Middle English prolog, from Anglo-French prologue, from Latin prologus preface to a play, from Greek prologos part of a Greek play preceding the entry of the chorus, from pro- before + legein to speak — more at pro- , legend
Date: 14th century
1. : the preface or introduction to a literary work
2.
a. : a speech often in verse addressed to the audience by an actor at the beginning of a play
b. : the actor speaking such a prologue
3. : an introductory or preceding event or development