overture
21overture — noun 1) the overture to Don Giovanni Syn: prelude, introduction, opening, introductory movement 2) the overture to a long debate Syn: preliminary, prelude, introduction, lead in, precursor, start, beginning …
22overture — UK [ˈəʊvə(r)ˌtjʊə(r)] / US [ˈoʊvərˌtʃʊr] noun [countable] Word forms overture : singular overture plural overtures 1) music the first part of a long piece of classical music such as an opera or a symphony 2) formal a suggestion or offer that you… …
23overture — o•ver•ture [[t]ˈoʊ vər tʃər, ˌtʃʊər[/t]] n. v. tured, tur•ing 1) an initiating move in negotiating an agreement or action; proposal; offer 2) mad a) an orchestral composition introducing a musical work, as an opera b) an independent piece of… …
24overture — /ˈoʊvətʃʊə / (say ohvuhchoouh) noun 1. an opening of negotiations, or a formal proposal or offer. 2. Music a. an orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc. b. an independent piece of similar character.… …
25overture — in film terms, a pre credits or opening credits musical selection that sets the mood and theme for the upcoming film Examples: Most musicals feature an overture (during or before the opening credits) that is comprised of a medley of the main… …
26overture — noun /ˈəʊvətjʊə,ˈəʊvətʃ(ʊ)ə,ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ a) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. My mother had no choice; one did not turn down such an overture from the regent. b) A motion placed before a… …
27overture — ouverture фр. [увэртю/р] overture англ. [о/увэтьюэ] увертюра …
28overture — noun 1) the overture to a long debate Syn: preliminary, prelude, introduction, lead in, precursor, start, beginning 2) peace overtures Syn: opening move, approach, advances, feeler …
29Overture Networks — Type Privately held company Founded July 2000 Founder(s) Prayson Pate, Jeff Reedy Headquarters Research Triangle Park …
30Overture (software) — Overture is a music scorewriter program for Windows and Macintosh platforms, written by Don Williams, the author of the popular Encore scorewriter program. Visually, the Overture interface bears much resemblance to the Encore interface. Overture… …
