Overture

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərtʃər/

Definitions of overture

noun an introduction to something more substantial

Example Sentences

A1 The orchestra played a beautiful overture before the opera started.

A2 The overture to the concert was a lively and exciting piece of music.

B1 The director decided to include an overture to set the tone for the play.

B2 The overture served as an introduction to the main theme of the symphony.

C1 The composer's overture was praised for its intricate melodies and harmonies.

C2 The overture to the ballet was a masterful composition that captivated the audience from the start.

Examples of overture in a Sentence

formal The composer began the symphony with a grand overture to set the tone for the rest of the piece.

informal The movie started with an overture that got everyone excited for what was to come.

slang The party kicked off with a bangin' overture that got everyone in the mood to dance.

figurative The CEO's announcement served as an overture to the major changes coming to the company.

Grammatical Forms of overture

• past tense: overtured
• plural: overtures
• comparative: more overt
• superlative: most overt
• present tense: overtures
• future tense: will overture
• perfect tense: have overtured
• continuous tense: am overtureing
• singular: overture
• positive degree: overture
• infinitive: to overture
• gerund: overturing
• participle: overturing

Origin and Evolution of overture

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'overture' originated from the Middle French word 'ouverture', which means opening.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of music to refer to an introductory piece before an opera or ballet, the term 'overture' has evolved to also mean an introduction or opening move in a negotiation or discussion.