overture
IPA: ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ
noun
- (obsolete) An opening; a recess or chamber.
- (obsolete) Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
- (often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
- (Scotland) A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
- (music) A musical introduction to a piece of music, or a play.
verb
- (intransitive) To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.
adjective
- (heraldry, nonstandard) Overt, that is, disclosed.
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