French Meaning of overture
ouverture
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Definitions and Meaning of overture in English
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
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.
overture (v. t.)
To make an overture to; as, to overture a religious body on some subject.
FAQs About the word overture
ouverture
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
prélude,lever de rideau,Préambule,préliminaire,Prologue,Prologue,compte à rebours,coup d'envoi,Introduction,démarrer
No antonyms found.
overtrust => confiance excessive, overtrump => surcouper, overtrow => renverser, overtroubled => trop inquiet, overtrip => Surintensité,