" overture "

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1:  an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.

  * e.g.,  ... The overture shal be played for the queen 

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2:  Music. a. an orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc.

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3: b. an independent piece of similar character.

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4:  an introductory part, as of a poem; prelude; prologue.

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5:  (in Presbyterian churches) a. the action of an ecclesiastical court in submitting a question or proposal to presbyteries.

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6: b. the proposal or question so submitted.

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7:  to submit as an overture or proposal: to overture conditions for a ceasefire.

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8:  to make an overture or proposal to: to overture one's adversary through a neutral party.

 [ "1812 Overture" ]

1: Refers to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's "Overture to 1812 in E Flat Major" Op. 4 It is a very famous piece and sometimes said to be one of Tchaikovsky's best works. It is commonly played during the 4th of July because of it's triumph over war sounds.

  * e.g.,  ... Listen for 1812 Overture during the 4th of July, you're bound to hear it sometime. 

 [ "overture 1928" ]

1: that kick-ass dream theater song....

  * e.g.,  ... "Trying to break free...I just can't help myself" 

 [ "1812 Overture" ]

1: A piece in which PETER TCHAIKOVSKY used CANNONS

  * e.g.,  ... Bruh! 1812 Overture AGAIN!!!!! 

 [ "1812 overture" ]

1: Song about the war between the Russians and the French that ended in 1812 with the French freezing to death in their camps during the Russian winter (adding to the old stereotype, the Russians use two guidlines in wars, Burn everything or let them freeze) This song was hated by its writer (he was paid a lot of money to write it) It is often hated by performers, due to long monotonous passages, and is hated by many audiences for the same reason, the only plausibly good thing about this song is the finale, it involves cannons and a very loud brass section.

  * e.g.,  ... Flute Player: My GOD! our band is playing 1812 overture this spring, it sucks! Trumpet Player: Yeah, but the ending makes it all worth it. 

 [ "Phantom of the opera Overture" ]

1: when you cause permanent hearing loss by playing the phantom of the opera overture in their face with 99x10^999 speakers cranked at 110% volume

  * e.g.,  ... They didn’t like it when he gave me the Phantom of the Opera overture 

 [ "russian backdoor overture" ]

1: A reverse titty fuck (Russian) where a man jerks himself off to completion using another’s ass crack.

  * e.g.,  ... Jared Kushner is very excited for his ‘Russian backdoor overture’ tonight. 

 [ "Pacific Overtures" ]

1: The best musical set in Japan that also happens to be written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, two white guys. Telling the story of Commodore Matthew Calrage Perrys 1853 expedition to un-Tokugawa Japan, the show is told from the perspective of Japan with the original production (and many others) taking direct inspiration from the Japanese art of Kabuki theatre. According to Sondheim, his favorite piece written by him is "Someone In A Tree" from Pacific Overtures. A true masterpiece of music.

  * e.g.,  ... Pacific Overtures Fan: Hey, are you familiar with Pacific Overtures? 

 [ "Expectations (Overture)" ]

1: Expectations (Overture) is the overture to Hayley Kiyoko's debut studio album "Expectations." It is said to believe this beautiful compostion is definitely 100% what you hear when the gates to Lesbian Jesus' heaven open.

  * e.g.,  ... Andrea: DUDE HAVE YOU HEARD HAYLEY'S HOLY VOCALS IN EXPECTATIONS (OVERTURE)???!! 

 [ "overture overhauled" ]

1: The biggest Geometry Dash layout creating team, having over 1k members. The current owner of Overture is Skralen, a well known layout creator in the layout community. Overture has created a lot of notable megacollabs, such as Sullyvahn, Rockenroll and Ridiculous. The ranks of this team are Average, Good, Amazing, Incredible and Godly. You need at least the Good rank to join an Overture collab.

  * e.g.,  ... Do you know that overture overhauled dropped a new collab called ridiculous?