Overture: meaning, definitions and examples

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overture

 

[ หˆoสŠvษ™rtสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended composition.

Synonyms

introductory music, opening piece, prelude

Examples of usage

  • The overture to Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is one of the most famous in classical music.
  • The composer decided to include a lively overture to set the tone for the rest of the performance.
Context #2 | Noun

negotiation

An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.

Synonyms

advance, offer, proposal

Examples of usage

  • The ambassador made an overture to the neighboring country to discuss a trade agreement.
  • The company sent an overture to the potential partners to explore collaboration opportunities.

Translations

Translations of the word "overture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abertura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ouvertรผre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembukaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฒะตั€ั‚ัŽั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uwertura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบๆ›ฒ (ใ˜ใ‚‡ใใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouverture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obertura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท uvertรผr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„œ๊ณก (ๅบๆ›ฒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูุชุชุงุญูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edehra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predohra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบๆ›ฒ (xรนqว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uverturna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forspil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒะฒะตั€ั‚ัŽั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvertรผra

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obertura

Etymology

The word 'overture' originated from the French word 'ouverture', which means an opening. It was first used in the context of music to refer to an instrumental introduction to an opera or other musical work. Over time, the term expanded to include any introductory proposal or approach in various contexts, such as negotiations and relationships. The concept of an overture has evolved to symbolize the initial step towards a greater interaction or performance.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,762, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.