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overture
—overture /ˈəʊ.və.tjʊər/ aep /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
Ⅰ noun [C usually plural] (COMMUNICATION) ► F0 a communication made to someone in order to offer something: » overtures of friendship.» Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make peace overtures.» INFORMAL So he's been making overtures (= showing a sexual interest), has he?Thesaurus+: ↑Suggestions and proposals
Ⅱ noun [C] (MUSIC) ► F0 a piece of music that is an introduction to a longer piece, especially a work for the theatre: » the overture to "The Magic Flute"Thesaurus+: ↑Musical piecesThesaurus+: ↑Opera |