overture

1. (often, plural)An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.

   overture of friendship

   Angebot, Annäherungsversuch, Offerte

   предложе́ниеpredložénije, инициати́ваiniciatíva

2. (Scotland)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. (obsolete)An opening; a recess or chamber.

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

6. (obsolete)Disclosure; discovery; revelation.

1. The overture contains all of the main themes.

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

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

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

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

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