n. 1 orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio; 2 something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
The overture was his favorite part of the performance.
The overture was his favorite part of the performance.
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orchestral music; opening music; prelude
conclusion
3 syllables
o-ver-ture
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