overture

noun
UK: /ˈəʊ.və.tʃʊər/
US: /ˈoʊ.vər.tʃʊr/

  1. An instrumental piece that introduces an opera, ballet, or other large musical work.

    1. The opera began with a lively overture.
    2. The composer wrote a beautiful overture for the new musical, setting the stage for the story.

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

    1. She made an overture to her neighbor after their argument.
    2. The company received several overtures from potential investors, signaling strong interest.

Synonyms

prelude introduction proposal approach
overture transitive-verb

  1. To make an approach or proposal to someone.

    1. He's ready to overture to new clients.
    2. The company decided to overture their rivals with a merger proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overture" in English means: An instrumental piece that introduces an opera, ballet, or other large musical work., A proposal or approach made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship..

The phonetic transcription of "overture" is /ˈəʊ.və.tʃʊər/ in British English and /ˈoʊ.vər.tʃʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overture": prelude, introduction, proposal, approach.

Example usage of "overture": "The opera began with a lively overture.". More examples on the page.