Overture Definition

ōvər-cho͝or
overture, overtures
noun
overtures
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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An introductory proposal or offer; indication of willingness to negotiate.
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Any introductory section.
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In Presbyterian churches, a proposal or question submitted as by the general assembly to the presbyteries.
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verb
overture
To present as an overture.
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To present or make an offer or proposal to.
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Other Word Forms of Overture

Noun

Singular:
overture
Plural:
overtures

Origin 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.

    From Wiktionary

Overture Sentence Examples

  • It is an overture for peace.

  • While some signs like to take the romantic lead, like Leo, other signs, like Cancer, don't necessarily mind if someone else makes an overture.

  • The second volume, consisting of the Italian Concerto and the French overture, duly appeared in 1735.

  • It is dominated by the dotted rhythms characteristic of a French overture.

  • As Arne 's examples show, the Italian sinfonia was markedly more modern in musical style than the French overture.

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