overtures
First diplomatic gestures
Overtures are preliminary approaches or proposals, often suggesting the beginning of negotiations or a relationship: diplomatic overtures, peace overtures, romantic overtures.
The word implies tentative gestures made to gauge receptiveness before committing fully.
In music, an overture is an orchestral piece introducing an opera, ballet, or musical—setting the tone for what follows.
Both senses share the idea of an opening move.
Proposal to provide
- bidOffer to purchase
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- approachWay of handling something
pitch · proposition · invitation · tender · entreaty · appeal · solicitation · gesture
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
mediation · alliance · pact · detente · conciliation · accord · rapprochement · ceasefire
Extended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
- conductorOne who directs musicians
score · prelude · movement · allegro · adagio · crescendo · harmony · melody
Move or progress forward
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
invitation · approach · pursuit · seduction · come-on · pass · interest · attention
offer
Proposal to provide
- bidOffer to purchase
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
approach · pitch · proposition · invitation · tender · entreaty · appeal · solicitation · gesture · feeler
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
envoy · mediation · alliance · pact · detente · conciliation · accord · rapprochement · ceasefire · reconciliation
symphony
Extended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- operaTheatrical art combining song
- orchestraLarge instrumental ensemble
conductor · score · prelude · movement · allegro · adagio · crescendo · harmony · melody · rhapsody
advance
Move or progress forward
- flirtationPlayful romantic attention
- wooingRomantic pursuit of another
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
proposition · invitation · approach · pursuit · seduction · come-on · pass · interest · attention · suitor
- Broadwaymusicals, musical, Tony Award, musical theatre, theaters
- classical musicBach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Brahms
- musical theateract, musical theater, scene, cast recordings, Evita
- instrumentalsguitar solo, guitar solos, drum solo, piano solos, drum solos
- music partssolos, duets, arias, codas, intros
- worksmasterpieces, compositions, piece, pieces, work
overturesfinales
Concluding portions of performances
codas · conclusions · endings · epilogues · postludes
overturesrejections
Formal refusals given
rebuffs · refusals · snubs · cold shoulders · dismissals
- romantic overtureEarly attempt to attract
- 1812 OvertureCommemorative orchestral battle composition
- William Tell OvertureRossini's operatic introduction