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{{Song
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|inst = [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]]
|Sprite OoT3D= File:OoT3D Prelude of Light Icon.png
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The '''"Prelude of Light"''' is a [[Recurring Music in The Legend of Zelda Series|recurring song]] in the {{Series|The Legend of Zelda|''Zelda'' series}}, first appearing as a playable melody in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
|game= OoT, MM, TP
|other= HW
|inst= {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}}
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The "{{Term/Store|Prelude of Light||Series, OoT, OoT3D, TP, TPHD}}" is a recurring [[Song]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 96 {{Exp Game|OoT}} & 97 {{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Learning Location and Uses==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
==={{OoT|-}}===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the "Prelude of Light" is one of the six [[Warping|warp]] songs [[Link]] learns as an adult. Using the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]], it transports [[Link]] inside the [[Temple of Time]], likely because that's the entrance to the [[Sacred Realm]], which is where the [[Temple of Light]] is located. After the young hero completes the [[Forest Temple]], Link can return to the Temple of Time to learn this song from [[Sheik]]. Strangely, this song is actually a conclude, not a prelude (the notes descend from a triumphant feel to a gloomy one).
The "Prelude of Light" is one of the six [[Warping]] songs [[Link]] learns as an adult in {{OoT}}. Using the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}}, it transports Link to the {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce Warp|link}} inside the [[Temple of Time]]. After the hero completes the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}}, Link can return to the Temple of Time to learn this song from [[Sheik]].


===''Twilight Princess''===
==={{MM|-}}===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Wolf Link]] can summon the [[Hero's Spirit#The Golden Wolf|Golden Wolf]] by howling this song at the [[Howling Stone]] near the entrance to the [[Sacred Grove]].
In {{MM}}, the notes for the "Prelude of Light" can sometimes appear on a wall in the northern part of [[Termina Field]], where Link can play a song for [[Rupee]]s.  


==Music Theory of the Prelude of Light==
==={{TP|-}}===
The Prelude of Light is 8 bars long in 4/4 time, and in the key of D Major. Harmonically, the first four bars give the feeling of a church setting by using only I and IV chords, a technique used frequently in Mass settings and known commonly as the "Hallelujah" cadence (or plagal cadence, more properly). The last 4 bars employ the unusual harmonic ending of ii7 - bIIma7 - Ima7 with the last arpeggiated riff in the harp part giving finality to the last I chord and resolving the 7th at the top.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://cruiseelroy.net/2008/04/ocarina-music-3/|title= Music in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |site= Cruise Elroy}}</ref>
In {{TP}}, [[Wolf Link]] can summon the [[Golden Wolf]] by howling the "Prelude of Light" at the [[Howling Stone]] near the entrance to the [[Sacred Grove]]. After howling here, Link will be taught the [[Helm Splitter]] by the [[Ancient Hero]].


==Other Appearances==
==={{HW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{HW}}, Sheik can play the "Prelude of Light" with her [[Harp]] Weapon to summon a square of light near her.
{{Noncanon|End}}


{{ref}}
==Music Theory==
The "Prelude of Light" is 8 bars long in 4/4 time, and in the key of D Major. Harmonically, the first four bars give the feeling of a church setting by using only I and IV chords, a technique used frequently in Mass settings and known commonly as the "Hallelujah" or plagal cadence. The last 4 bars employ the unusual harmonic ending of ii7 - bIIma7 - Ima7 with the last arpeggiated riff in the harp part giving finality to the last I chord and resolving the 7th at the top.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Dan Bruno|published= January 20, 2014|retrieved= |url= http://danbruno.net/2014/01/ocarina-songs/|title= Ocarina songs in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|site= danbruno.net|type=}}</ref>


The "Prelude of Light" is actually a conclude, not a prelude, as the notes descend from a triumphant feel to a gloomy one.


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==Nomenclature==
|English=  
{{Nomenclature}}
|Japanese= 光のプレリュード (Hikari no Pureryūdo)
|Spanish={{exp|Prelude of the Light|Preludio de la Luz}}
|French={{exp|Prelude of the Light|Prélude de la Lumière}}
|German= Kantate des Lichts
|Italian=  
}}</center>
{{Songs}}
{{de}}


[[Category:Songs]]
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:MM3D Prelude of Light.jpg|The notes for the "Prelude of Light" on a wall in Termina Field from {{MM3D}}
</gallery>
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{OoT Songs}}
{{Categories
|Warp Songs
|songs= OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TP, TPHD, HW, HWL, HWDE
}}

Latest revision as of 18:43, 13 August 2023

The "Prelude of Light" is a recurring Song in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

Learning Location and Uses

Ocarina of Time

The "Prelude of Light" is one of the six Warping songs Link learns as an adult in Ocarina of Time. Using the Ocarina of Time, it transports Link to the Triforce Warp inside the Temple of Time. After the hero completes the Forest Temple, Link can return to the Temple of Time to learn this song from Sheik.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, the notes for the "Prelude of Light" can sometimes appear on a wall in the northern part of Termina Field, where Link can play a song for Rupees.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Wolf Link can summon the Golden Wolf by howling the "Prelude of Light" at the Howling Stone near the entrance to the Sacred Grove. After howling here, Link will be taught the Helm Splitter by the Ancient Hero.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

In Hyrule Warriors, Sheik can play the "Prelude of Light" with her Harp Weapon to summon a square of light near her.

Music Theory

The "Prelude of Light" is 8 bars long in 4/4 time, and in the key of D Major. Harmonically, the first four bars give the feeling of a church setting by using only I and IV chords, a technique used frequently in Mass settings and known commonly as the "Hallelujah" or plagal cadence. The last 4 bars employ the unusual harmonic ending of ii7 - bIIma7 - Ima7 with the last arpeggiated riff in the harp part giving finality to the last I chord and resolving the 7th at the top.[2]

The "Prelude of Light" is actually a conclude, not a prelude, as the notes descend from a triumphant feel to a gloomy one.

Nomenclature

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LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
光のプレリュード (Hikari no Pureryūdo) (OoT)[5]Same as English.
The Italian Republic
Italian
Preludio della luce (OoT | OoT3D)[3][4]Prelude of light
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Gallery

  • The notes for the "Prelude of Light" on a wall in Termina Field from Majora's Mask 3D

    The notes for the "Prelude of Light" on a wall in Termina Field from Majora's Mask 3D

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 96 (OoT) & 97 (TP)
  2. ↑ Dan Bruno, Ocarina songs in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time , danbruno.net, published January 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 96
  4. ↑ "Per fare ritorno al Santuario del Tempo, dovrai suonare il Preludio della luce!" — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  5. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 154
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