overture

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overture

The conductor raises the baton to begin the overture.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others: An initial approach or proposal made to start a negotiation or relationship.
    • Something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows: An introductory or preliminary event, action, or part.
    • Orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera, oratorio, or other large musical work: A piece of instrumental music that introduces the main work.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (as a proposal):
    • The diplomat made a peace overture to the opposing nation.
    • She rejected his overtures of friendship.
  • Noun (as a preliminary event):
    • The meeting served as an overture to the formal negotiations.
    • Drinks were the overture to dinner.
  • Noun (as a musical piece):
    • The orchestra played the overture to "The Marriage of Figaro."
    • The concert began with a famous overture by Beethoven.
Advanced Usage
  • "To make overtures to someone": To make an initial approach or proposal to someone, often in a diplomatic, romantic, or business context.
    • The company is making overtures to several potential partners.
  • "As an overture to": Serving as an introduction or precursor to something more significant.
    • The small protest was an overture to the widespread unrest that followed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Overtures (plural noun): Often used to refer to a series of initial proposals or approaches.
    • He ignored all her overtures.
  • Overture (verb, rare/archaic): To put forward as an overture; to propose. This usage is very uncommon in modern English.
    • (Historical example: They overtured a treaty.)
Synonyms
  • Advance: A forward or initial move, especially in a relationship.
  • Preliminary: An action or event preceding and preparing for the main matter.
  • Preamble: A preliminary statement or introduction.
  • Precursor: A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a forerunner.
  • Introduction: The action of introducing something, especially the opening section of a piece of music.
Related Phrases
  • Peace overture: A specific proposal made to initiate peace talks.
    • The enemy's peace overture was met with skepticism.
  • Romantic overture: An initial gesture expressing romantic interest.
    • His gift of flowers was a romantic overture.
Related Idioms
  • "The overture is over": A metaphorical phrase suggesting that the introductory or preliminary phase has ended, and the main event is beginning.
    • The small talk was finished; the overture was over, and it was time to discuss business.
overture

The conductor raises the baton to begin the overture.

Noun
  1. a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
    • she rejected his advances
  2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
    • training is a necessary preliminary to employment
    • drinks were the overture to dinner
  3. orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

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