overture

  1. Noun.  (obsolete) An opening. (defdate, 15th-19th c.) .
  2. Noun.  (context, often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  3. Noun.  (Scotland) A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
  4. Noun.  (music) a musical introduction to a piece of music which may or may not be an integral part of that piece of music. (defdate, from 17th c.) .

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