Definition of Overture
Overture
o·ver·ture
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
An introduction or opening to a larger work, event, or proposal.
e.g. The orchestra played a beautiful overture before the opera began.
(noun)
a piece of orchestral music that has a single movement;
e.g. The orchestra performed a famous overture at the concert.
(noun)
something that functions as an introduction or prelude to something more substantial;
e.g. They hoped that their discussion would be the overture to a strong collaboration.
(noun)
a proposal made to someone in order to open open negotiations or suggest an action or initiative, especially towards establishing a relationship;
e.g. The letter presented an overture for peace and the cessation of the conflict.
(verb)
to present something as a prelude to something or as a proposal of something, or to present someone with a prelude or proposal for something;
e.g. He planned to overture his love for her in the form of a song.
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