Simple meaning
What does Overture mean?
Overture means an introductory piece of music at the beginning of a show.
Dictionary definition
An introductory piece of music at the beginning of a show.
Example sentences
Overture in a sentence
easy
In music class, we learned the word overture.
medium
The story used overture to describe part of a school performance.
hard
The article explained how overture helps readers understand what happens on stage or in music.
Synonyms
Words like Overture
performancean act of presenting music or theatre
expressiona way to show ideas or feelings through art
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceno sound or performance
stillnessno movement or action
Word family
Overture word family
Base word
overture
noun
overture
Base form.
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What does overture mean?
Overture is used to describe an introductory piece of music at the beginning of a show.
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