Finnish Meaning of overture

alkusoitto

Other Finnish words related to alkusoitto

Definitions and Meaning of overture in English

Wordnet

overture (n)

orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

Webster

overture ()

An opening or aperture; a recess; a recess; a chamber.

Disclosure; discovery; revelation.

A proposal; an offer; a proposition formally submitted for consideration, acceptance, or rejection.

A composition, for a full orchestra, designed as an introduction to an oratorio, opera, or ballet, or as an independent piece; -- called in the latter case a concert overture.

Webster

overture (v. t.)

To make an overture to; as, to overture a religious body on some subject.

FAQs About the word overture

alkusoitto

orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio, something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows, a tentative suggestion

preludi,esinäytös,Johdantokappale,alustava,Prologi,Johdanto,lähtölaskenta,alku,Johdanto,alkaa

No antonyms found.

overtrust => ylimitoinen luottamus, overtrump => lyödä ylin pistemäärä, overtrow => kumota, overtroubled => liian huolestunut, overtrip => Ylijännite,