overture

Meanings

• noun

  An orchestral piece that introduces the themes of an opera or ballet.

  - "The overture to 'The Marriage of Figaro' is famous for its lively and energetic opening."
  - "The orchestra plays the overture before the curtain goes up for the performance."

• noun

  A preliminary proposal or approach, especially in diplomacy or business.

  - "The diplomats presented an overture for peace to the opposing side."
  - "The company made an overture to acquire its rival."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈəʊvətjʊə/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

coda

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with overture
curture , nature , lature , culture , mature

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Variants

List of all variants of overture that leads to same result
overture , overtures , overtured , overturing

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Etymology

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From the French word 'ouverture', meaning 'opening'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'overture' in music was in 1674.

2. The overture to Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is one of the most famous in classical music.

3. In diplomacy, an overture can be either formal or informal.

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Related Concepts

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1. Symphony: An orchestral composition with multiple movements, often similar in structure to an overture.

2. Opera: A theatrical performance that combines music, singing, acting, and often dance.

3. Ballet: A theatrical performance that combines dance, music, and often mime and acting.

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Culture

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In music, an overture is a standalone piece that sets the mood and introduces the main themes of an opera or ballet. In diplomacy and business, an overture is an initial proposal or approach to resolve a conflict or make a deal.

How to Memorize "overture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the orchestra playing the opening notes of an overture.
   - Visualize the curtain rising and the audience applauding.
   - Mentally create a scene of diplomats shaking hands and exchanging proposals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overture' with 'opening'.
   - Link the word 'overture' with 'music' or 'diplomacy' depending on the context.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OVERture' to remember the meaning in music: 'O' for 'opening', 'V' for 'very', 'E' for 'energetic', 'R' for 'rich', and 'ture' for 'music'.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'overture' in the diplomacy context: 'The ambassador made an overture for peace, but it was rejected.'

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