Значение

значений: 6
  1. (часто, множественное число)An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.

    overture of friendship

    Angebot, Annäherungsversuch, Offerte

    предложе́ниеpredložénije, инициати́ваiniciatíva

  2. (Шотландия)A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

  3. A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture).

    Ouvertüre

    увертю́раuvertjúra

    увертю́раuvertjúra

  4. A medley of themes from a larger work, such as an opera or musical, typically played at the beginning but sometimes played at any part of the work or performed as a standalone piece.

    orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

  5. (устаревшее)An opening; a recess or chamber.

    c. 1612', George Chapman, A Hymne to Hermes the cave's inmost overture

  6. (устаревшее)Disclosure; discovery; revelation.

Примеры

предложений: 4
  1. The overture contains all of the main themes.

  2. A majority of two thirds is required to ratify an overture.

  3. There have been previous attempts to end the conflict, but regional experts say the new peace overtures look promising.

  4. Tom did his best to resist Mary's sexual overtures.

    deTom versuchte mit aller Kraft, Marias sexuellen Annäherungsversuchen zu widerstehen.

Переводы

языков: 9
Українська
По значениям 1
musical introduction:
Русский
По значениям 2
approach:
musical introduction:
Deutsch
По значениям 2
approach:
musical introduction:

Происхождение

From Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French o

From Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French overture, from Latin apertūra. Doublet of aperture.

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Формы

мн. число: overtures
Ед. числоoverture
Мн. числоovertures

правильный

Синонимы

синонимов: 5
Близкие по смыслу

Антонимы

антонимов: 1
opening of a piece of music:coda

Однокоренные

связанных слов: 1
Связанныеovert

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