Antonyms for overture

Grammar : Noun

Spell : oh-ver-cher, -choo r

Phonetic Transcription : ˈoʊ vər tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər

Definition of overture

Origin : mid-13c., "opening, aperture;" early 15c. as "an introductory proposal," from Old French overture "opening; proposal" (Modern French ouverture), from Latin apertura "opening," from aperire "to open, uncover" (see overt). Orchestral sense first recorded in English 1660s.

noun introduction, approach

Example sentences :

It was the overture to this work which caused so much difficulty to Corelli.
Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent

But it was only the beginning of the overture, and she sat down laughing.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Arlt's overture was to have its first hearing, the week before Thanksgiving.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

They were in their places just a few moments before the overture was played.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

He has nothing but the piano concerto, an overture he wrote in Germany, and some songs.
Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker

You have first given me the overture and now the curtain is to rise.
Extract from : « The Bondwoman » by Marah Ellis Ryan

It was she who had in fact been injured, and the overture should come from the other side.
Extract from : « Is He Popenjoy? » by Anthony Trollope

Pike had fashioned well the time and manner of this overture.
Extract from : « Crocker's Hole » by R. D. Blackmore

The overture is a confused, formless number, indicating the darkness.
Extract from : « The Standard Oratorios » by George P. Upton

Unlike Handel's other oratorios, there is no overture or even prelude to the work.
Extract from : « The Standard Oratorios » by George P. Upton

Synonyms for overture

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