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How to pronounce “overture”

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Pronunciation guide for overture

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of overture with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: The Stuff of Thoughtparties know when an overture has been made by innuendo? Life isn't a court of law. You
Definition summary: (obsolete) An opening; a recess or chamber. [15th–19th c.]

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The Stuff of Thought

parties know when an overture has been made by innuendo? Life isn't a court of law. You

[Noun]
(obsolete) An opening; a recess or chamber. [15th–19th c.]
(obsolete) Disclosure; discovery; revelation.
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
(Scotland) A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. [from 16th c.]
(music) A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture). [from 17th c.]
(music) A medley of themes from a larger work, such as an opera or musical, typically played at the beginning but sometimes played at any part of the work or performed as a standalone piece.
[Verb]
(intransitive) To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.
[Adjective]
(heraldry, nonstandard) Overt, that is, disclosed.