"Overture" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
An opening; a proposal
To make an overture to; as, to overture a religious
body on some subject.
Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
A proposal; an offer; a proposition formally submitted for
consideration, acceptance, or rejection.
A composition, for a full orchestra, designed as an
introduction to an oratorio, opera, or ballet, or as an independent
piece; -- called in the latter case a concert overture.
An opening or aperture; a recess; a recess; a chamber.
A certain wise man once said that God didn't play dice with the universe, but that man was wrong. Sometimes I think He must even try Russian roulette.
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"The thrill is gone from my marriage," Brian told his best friend Mike. "Why not add some intrigue to your life, and have an affair?" his friend suggested. "But what if my wife finds out?" "Heck, we are almost on the begining of the 21st centrury, Brian. Go ahead and tell her about it!" So Brian went home and said, "Dear, I think an affair will bring us closer together." "Forget it," said his wife. "I've tried that many times - it never worked."
The first step towards the attainment of a result; approach made to gain favor, to form an acquaintance, to adjust …
Read the complete definitionOffer; proposal; overture.
Read the complete definitionStrictly: A band suitable for the performance of symphonies, overtures, etc., as well as for the accompaniment of operas, oratorios, …
Read the complete definitionAn introductory performance, preceding and preparing for the principal matter; a preliminary part, movement, strain, etc.; especially (Mus.), a strain …
Read the complete definitionTo write down in proper order and arrangement; as, to score an overture for an orchestra. See Score, n., 9.
Read the complete definitionAn elaborate instrumental composition for a full orchestra, consisting usually, like the sonata, of three or four contrasted yet inwardly …
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