A1 noun 격식체

overture

/ˈoʊvərtʃʊər/

An overture is a piece of music played by an orchestra at the beginning of an opera or a long play. It is also used to describe a formal suggestion or an introductory move toward a new relationship or agreement.

예시

3 / 5
1

The orchestra played a famous overture before the opera began.

The orchestra played a famous overture before the opera began.

2

The government made a diplomatic overture to end the conflict.

The government made a diplomatic overture to end the conflict.

3

He made a friendly overture by offering her a cup of coffee.

He made a friendly overture by offering her a cup of coffee.

어휘 가족

명사
overture
형용사
overtural
관련
opening
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Open'. An 'overture' is an 'opening' to a song or a deal.

빠른 퀴즈

The audience sat quietly during the ______, waiting for the singers to appear.

정답!

정답은: overture

예시

1

The orchestra played a famous overture before the opera began.

everyday

The orchestra played a famous overture before the opera began.

2

The government made a diplomatic overture to end the conflict.

formal

The government made a diplomatic overture to end the conflict.

3

He made a friendly overture by offering her a cup of coffee.

informal

He made a friendly overture by offering her a cup of coffee.

4

Scholars argue that the overture contains all the main themes of the work.

academic

Scholars argue that the overture contains all the main themes of the work.

5

The firm rejected the initial merger overture from the rival company.

business

The firm rejected the initial merger overture from the rival company.

어휘 가족

명사
overture
형용사
overtural
관련
opening

자주 쓰는 조합

peace overture peace overture
musical overture musical overture
make an overture make an overture
diplomatic overture diplomatic overture
opening overture opening overture

자주 쓰는 구문

make overtures to

to start a conversation or relationship with someone

an overture of friendship

a friendly gesture to start a relationship

reject an overture

to say no to a proposal or gesture

자주 혼동되는 단어

overture vs overture vs. aperture

An overture is a musical opening or a proposal; an aperture is a physical opening or hole, usually in a camera.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'overture' when discussing the very beginning of a musical performance or when describing a formal first step in a negotiation.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often think an overture can happen at the end of a play, but it only happens at the beginning.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'Open'. An 'overture' is an 'opening' to a song or a deal.

📖

어원

From the Old French word 'overture', meaning an opening or a proposal.

문법 패턴

countable noun often used with the verb 'make' plural form is 'overtures'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In classical music history, overtures became independent concert pieces rather than just introductions to operas.

빠른 퀴즈

The audience sat quietly during the ______, waiting for the singers to appear.

정답!

정답은: overture

music 관련 단어

rock

A1

A style of popular music that emerged in the 1950s, characterized by a strong beat and the use of electric guitars, bass, and drums. It is often loud and energetic, encompassing various sub-genres from soft to heavy sounds.

pop

A1

A genre of popular music that usually has a strong beat and a melody that is easy to remember. It is designed to be widely liked and is often played on the radio and in public places.

studio

A1

A studio is a special room where people do creative work like painting, filming, or making music. In the music world, it is a soundproof place with equipment used for recording and practicing songs.

band

A1

A group of musicians who play music together, typically focusing on genres like rock, pop, or jazz. It usually consists of several members playing different instruments such as guitars, drums, and keyboards.

piano

A1

A large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys that are pressed to make sound. It produces music by hitting wire strings with small hammers and is used in many styles of music.

instrument

A1

An object that is played to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum. It can also be a tool used by scientists or doctors to do very exact work.

bass

A1

The bass is the lowest range of musical notes or the lowest-sounding part in a piece of music. It also refers to a person with a very deep singing voice or instruments like the bass guitar that play low notes.

sharp

A1

In music, a sharp is a symbol (#) that tells a player to play a note one half-step higher. It also refers to the specific note that has been raised.

note

A1

In music, a note is a single sound with a specific pitch and length. It also refers to the written symbol on a page that tells a musician which sound to play.

flat

A1

In music, a flat is a symbol (♭) that tells a musician to play a note a half-step lower than usual. It also describes a sound or voice that is slightly lower than the correct musical pitch.

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