Why Is It Called Proem?

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PROEM
From Latin prooemium introduction, from Greek prooimion, from pro-² + hoimē song. Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

What is the definition proem?

1 : preliminary comment : preface. 2 : prelude.

What is a Proem in literature?

proem. / (ˈprəʊɛm) / noun. an introduction or preface, such as to a work of literature.

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