OVERTURE


Meaning of OVERTURE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈəuvətjuə ]

n. 1 an orchestral piece opening an opera etc. 2 a one-movement composition in this style. 3 (usu. in pl.) a an opening of negotiations. b a formal proposal or offer (esp. make overtures to). 4 the beginning of a poem etc. [ME f. OF f. L apertura APERTURE]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.