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| o·ver·ture [ ṓvər chr ] (plural o·ver·tures) |
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1. musical introduction: a single orchestral movement that introduces an opera, play, ballet, or longer musical work, often including the work's themes
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2. music
Same as concert overture
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3. introductory proposal or initiative: an introductory proposal or initiative made to mark the beginning of a discussion, agreement, or relationship
  made overtures to me
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4. prelude: something that is a first step toward something else
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5. introduction to literary work: an introduction to a written work such as a poem or play
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| [15th century. Via Old French, "opening" < Latin apertura (see aperture)] |
