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Uncommonoverture
The correct spelling is overture.
How to pronounce overture
/ˈəʊvətjʊə/
nounIPA: /ˈəʊvətjʊə/
Say it like: Ove-rch-er
The correct spelling is overture. An opening; a recess or chamber.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.An opening; a recess or chamber.
- 2.Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
- 3.(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.
- 4.A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
- 5.A musical introduction to a piece of music.
verb
- 1.To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.
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