overture
nounHow many syllables in overture?
There are 3 syllables in the word overture.How to pronounce overture:
Definition of overture:
- overture (noun):
- an initiative toward agreement or action proposal
- orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio.
Synonyms for overture:
advance
approach
curtain-raiser
feeler
inception
introduction
introductory movement
opening
origin
origination
preamble
preliminary
prelude
prolog
prologue
Antonyms for overture:
addendum
afterword
appendix
coda
conclusion
end
ending
endsay
epilog
epilogue
finish
last word
postamble
postscript
withdrawal
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