overture

Meaning

Verb

To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.

Noun

1. (obsolete) An opening; a recess or chamber.
2. (obsolete) Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
3. (often, plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
4. (Scotland) A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
5. A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture).
6. A medley of themes from a larger work, such as an opera or musical, typically played at the beginning but sometimes played at any part of the work or performed as a standalone piece.

Adj

Overt, that is, disclosed.

Synonyms

prelude

proposal

offer

proposition

approach

preamble

suggestion

introduction

advance

feeler

intro

preliminary

request

exordium

proem

motion

nomination

opener

opening

plea

preface

premise

procedure

prolegomenon

representation

second

2nd

sentence

solicitation

step

subscription

prelusion

lede

application

apply for

asking for

challenge

clause

entry

import

importation

input

insertion

intake

invitation

lead

lead-in

Translations

ouverture

Ouvertüre

ouverture

obertura

πρόταση

εισαγωγή

prélude

προοίμιο

ouverture

Vorspiel

Präludium

obertura

Angebot

voorstel

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈəʊvətjʊə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: overture

In summary

From Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French overture. Doublet of aperture.

Sentences

The " Chevy Chace " overture and two of his symphonies have been recorded .