overture to

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Used to indicate which larger musical work an overture introduces, e.g., 'the overture to an opera'.

overtureNOUN + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The overture to Mozart's ‘Don Giovanni’ is one of the most famous pieces of classical music.
  • The orchestra began the concert with the overture to the opera.
  • Have you heard the dramatic overture to 'The Magic Flute'?
  • She spent hours practicing the violin solo in the overture to the musical.
  • The overture to Rossini's 'William Tell' is recognizable to people worldwide.
  • They decided to play the overture to 'The Marriage of Figaro' as the opening number.
  • The audience was instantly captivated by the powerful overture to the tragedy.
  • Each overture to his various ballets reflects a different emotional theme.
  • The conductor carefully studied the score of the overture to 'Carmen'.
  • Classical radio stations often play the overture to famous operas during the morning show.