overture
An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etcAn approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
» The overture contains all of the main themes.
Значення
значень: 6(часто, множина)An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
overture of friendship
Angebot, Annäherungsversuch, Offerte
предложе́ниеpredložénije, инициати́ваiniciatíva
(Шотландія)A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
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
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
(застаріле)An opening; a recess or chamber.
c. 1612', George Chapman, A Hymne to Hermes the cave's inmost overture
(застаріле)Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
Приклади
речень: 4The overture contains all of the main themes.
A majority of two thirds is required to ratify an overture.
There have been previous attempts to end the conflict, but regional experts say the new peace overtures look promising.
Tom did his best to resist Mary's sexual overtures.
deTom versuchte mit aller Kraft, Marias sexuellen Annäherungsversuchen zu widerstehen.
Переклади
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Походження
From Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French oFrom Middle English overture, from Anglo-Norman, Middle French overture, from Old French overture, from Latin apertūra. Doublet of aperture.
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Форми
множина: overturesСиноніми
синонімів: 5- a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others:advanceapproachfeeler
- something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows:preliminaryprelude