Overture definition
To present or make an offer or proposal to.
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To present as an introduction or proposal.
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An overture is defined as the musical opening to an opera or classical concert.
An example of an overture is the opening piece of music to Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro.
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The definition of an overture is an introduction, or an action that shows someone might be ready to take a certain action.
An example of an overture is a suggestion that two people in disagreement seek mediation.
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An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.
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An introductory proposal or offer; indication of willingness to negotiate.
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An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
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A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
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In Presbyterian churches, a proposal or question submitted as by the general assembly to the presbyteries.
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Any introductory section.
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A musical introduction to an opera or other large musical work.
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An independent orchestral composition of varying form.
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To present as an overture.
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(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
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(Scotland) A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. [from 16th c.]
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An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
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Other Word Forms
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Singular:
overture
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overturesOrigin of overture
- Middle English opening from Old French from Vulgar Latin ōpertūra alteration (influenced by Latin cōperīre to cover) of Latin apertūra from apertus past participle of aperīre to open wer-4 in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French overture.
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