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overture definition
over·ture (ō′vər c̸hər)
noun
- an introductory proposal or offer; indication of willingness to negotiate
- a musical introduction to an opera or other large musical work
- an independent orchestral composition of varying form
- in Presbyterian churches, a proposal or question submitted as by the general assembly to the presbyteries
- any introductory section
Etymology: ME, an opening < OFr < VL *opertura < L apertura, aperture
transitive verb overtured -·tured, overturing -·tur·ing
to present as an overture
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