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- Dictionaryoverture/ˈəʊvətjʊə/
noun
- 1. an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc.: "the overture to Mozart's ‘Don Giovanni’" Similar
- 2. an introduction to something more substantial: "the talks were no more than an overture to a long debate" Similar
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Overture can mean a piece of music that introduces an opera or a communication to offer something. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage with examples.
- English (US)
a communication made to someone in order to offer something:...
- Overture: German Translation
OVERTURE translate: die Overtüre. Learn more in the...
- Overture: Korean Translation
overture translate: 서곡. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Overture: Indonesian Translation
overture translate: musik pembukaan. Learn more in the...
- Overture: Norwegian Translation
overture - translate into Norwegian with the...
- Overture: Portuguese Translation
overture translate: abertura, prelúdio, abertura. Learn more...
- Overture: Arabic Translation
OVERTURE translate: افتِتاحِيّة. Learn more in the Cambridge...
- Overture: Ukrainian Translation
OVERTURE - translate into Ukrainian with the...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning of overture as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how overture can refer to a musical introduction, a proposal, or a gesture of peace.
Overture definition: an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer. See examples of OVERTURE used in a sentence.
a communication made to someone in order to offer something: overtures of friendship. Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make peace overtures.
An overture is a piece of music played by an orchestra at the beginning of an opera or play. When an overture begins, the actors take their places and wait for the curtain to rise. The noun overture can also mean "a suggestion or approach designed to get a reaction."
Overture can mean a musical introduction, a proposal, or an opening move. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of this word from various sources and dictionaries.
Learn the meaning of overture as a piece of music or a friendly gesture. Find out how to pronounce it, see pictures and examples, and explore synonyms and related words.
