Overture: meaning, definitions and examples
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overture
[ หoสvษrtสษr ]
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.
negotiation
An approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น abertura
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคคเคพเคตเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Ouvertรผre
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembukaan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒะตััััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ uwertura
๐ฏ๐ต ๅบๆฒ (ใใใใใ)
๐ซ๐ท ouverture
๐ช๐ธ obertura
๐น๐ท uvertรผr
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ณก (ๅบๆฒ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุชุงุญูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ pลedehra
๐ธ๐ฐ predohra
๐จ๐ณ ๅบๆฒ (xรนqว)
๐ธ๐ฎ uverturna
๐ฎ๐ธ forspil
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฒะตััััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแ แขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uvertรผra
๐ฒ๐ฝ obertura
Word origin
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.