overtureˈoʊ vər tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər
overture (n)
- plural
- overtures
English Definitions:
overture (noun)
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
preliminary, overture, prelude (noun)
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
"training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"
overture, advance, approach, feeler (noun)
a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
"she rejected his advances"
overture (Noun)
An opening.
overture (Noun)
An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
overture (Noun)
A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
overture (Noun)
a musical introduction to a piece of music which may or may not be an integral part of that piece of music.
Overture
Overture in music is the term originally applied to the instrumental introduction to an opera. During the early Romantic era, composers such as Beethoven and Mendelssohn began to use the term to refer to independent, self-existing instrumental, programmatic works that presaged genres such as the symphonic poem. These were at first no doubt intended to be played at the head of a programme.
Overture
Overture (from French ouverture, lit. "opening") in music was originally the instrumental introduction to a ballet, opera, or oratorio in the 17th century. During the early Romantic era, composers such as Beethoven and Mendelssohn composed overtures which were independent, self-existing instrumental, programmatic works that foreshadowed genres such as the symphonic poem. These were "at first undoubtedly intended to be played at the head of a programme".
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