overture
nounUK /ˈəʊvətjʊə/
US /ˈoʊvərtʃər/
An overture is the music played at the start of a show.
The orchestra played a lively overture before the curtain went up.
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2. A friendly offer or suggestion made to start a discussion or agreement.
The company made an overture to its rival about working together.
3. The opening part of a longer musical work, such as an opera or suite.
The overture to the opera introduces all the main melodies.
4. An act of approaching someone to begin a relationship or negotiation.
Her smile was an overture of friendship to the new student.