# intro

/ˈɪntɹoʊ/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/intro
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. opening of a song or video

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

the first part of a song, video, or podcast that sets the mood before the main part starts.

For teachers: the opening sequence or introductory section of a musical composition, video, or broadcast.

- The song has a long piano intro before the singer starts.
- The YouTuber spent several hours editing a high-energy intro to grab the audience's attention within the first five seconds.

Usage: Often used as a countable noun in creative and technical contexts.

### 2. general introduction

noun · CEFR B1 · Informal

a short way of saying introduction, like when you meet someone or start a talk.

For teachers: a casual clipping of 'introduction' used to describe the act of presenting someone or something for the first time.

- I missed the speaker's intro, so I didn't catch her name.
- After a brief intro from the host, the guest began her presentation on renewable energy.

Teaching tip: While common in speech, students should use the full word 'introduction' in academic or professional writing.

### 3. to introduce

verb · CEFR C1 · Informal · Slang

to introduce someone or something to an audience.

For teachers: to perform an introduction, particularly in a media or performance context. Transitive — requires a direct object.

- The DJ is about to intro the next track.
- The host will intro the keynote speaker before the main event begins.

Usage: Usually used in the context of broadcasting, music, or live events.

## Examples

- The song has a very long guitar intro.
- I missed the speaker's intro because I was stuck in traffic outside the building.
- While the track's atmospheric intro sets a somber tone, the energy shifts dramatically once the percussion enters in the second verse.

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