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o·ver·ture (ṓvər-chŏŏŕ)

[Middle English, opening, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin* ōpertūra, alteration (influenced by Latin cōperīre, to cover), of Latin apertūra, from apertus past participle of aperīre, to open.]

noun 

  1. Music
    1. An instrumental composition intended especially as an introduction to an extended work, such as an opera or oratorio.
    2. A similar orchestral work intended for independent concert performance.
  2. An introductory section or part, as of a poem; a prelude.
  3. An act, offer, or proposal that indicates readiness to undertake a course of action or open a relationship.

transitive verb: -tured, -tur·ing, -tures. 

  1. To present as an introduction or proposal.
  2. To present or make an offer or proposal to.