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Definition of overture : 1. A composition, for a full orchestra, designed as an introduction to an oratorio, opera, or ballet, or as an independent piece; - called in the latter case a concert overture.
2. A proposal; an offer; a proposition formally submitted for consideration, acceptance, or rejection.
3. An opening or aperture; a recess; a recess; a chamber.
4. Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
5. To make an overture to; as, to overture a religious body on some subject.

Synonyms:

onward motion, cash advance, warm-up, forward motion, progress, arpeggio, crescendo, approach shot, barbel, suggestion, excerpt, glide path, antenna, cadence, coda, prolegomenon, access, feeler, preliminary, proposal, improvement, progression, coming, prelim, glide slope, betterment, breakbeat, descant, nomination, induction, accompaniment, words, rise, lead-in, voluntary, recommendation, approach path, counterpoint, foreword, flourish, advancement, attack, plan of attack, proposition, approaching, start, procession, curtain-raiser

introduction (part of speech: noun)

opening, preamble, introduction, forward, preface, prologue, prelude

offer (part of speech: noun)

endowment, tender, issue, grant, present, citation, advance, investiture, concession, approach, invitation, bestowal, deal, attempt, offering, quotation, submission, bid, offer, gift, donation

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