overture
Translation
overture, proposal
Examples
The orchestra played the overture to the opera.
The orchestra played the overture to the opera.
He made a peace overture to his rival.
He made a peace overture to his rival.
Grammar Patterns
the ((overture)) to (sth.) the introductory music for an opera, etc. The overture to the opera was beautiful.
to make an ((overture)) to (sb.) to make a proposal to (sb.) They made a peace overture to the rebels.
Similar Words
Synonyms (music): prelude, introduction; Synonyms (proposal): proposal, offer, approach.
Etymology
From Old French 'overture' meaning 'opening', from 'ouvrir' (to open).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'opening' piece of music or the 'opening' of a negotiation.