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overture definition

over·ture (ō′vər c̸hər)

noun

  1. an introductory proposal or offer; indication of willingness to negotiate
    1. a musical introduction to an opera or other large musical work
    2. an independent orchestral composition of varying form
  3. in Presbyterian churches, a proposal or question submitted as by the general assembly to the presbyteries
  4. 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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