Overture

/ˈə‍ʊvətjˌɔː/

/ˈoʊvɝtʃɝ/

Overture

the introductory piece of an opera, ballet, oratorio or any lengthy musical performance

a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

synonyms : advance

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

Examples

1. Usually, the overture starts.

2. But, so far, the Ethiopian government has rejected the overture.

3. The overture finishes.

4. He wrote the overture on the morning of the premiere.