overture in Russian
overture in Russian is инициати́ва, предложе́ние, увертю́ра — overture means a first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
overture in Russian
инициати́ва
Pronounced: initsiativa
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
предложе́ние
Pronounced: predlozheniye
(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc. [from 15th c.]
увертю́ра
Pronounced: uvertyura
(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.]
увертюра
Pronounced: uvertyura
(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.]
What does "overture" mean?
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noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
"The two countries made overtures toward peace."
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noun A piece of music that opens an opera, musical, or other larger work.
"The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose."
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overture in a sentence
- The two countries made overtures toward peace.
- He made an overture of friendship after the argument.
- The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose.
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What is "overture" in Russian?
"overture" in Russian is инициати́ва, предложе́ние, увертю́ра. overture means: A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
How do you pronounce инициати́ва?
"overture" in Russian is инициати́ва, pronounced "initsiativa".
How do you use "overture" in a sentence?
Example: "The two countries made overtures toward peace." In Russian, "overture" is инициати́ва, предложе́ние, увертю́ра.
Are there other ways to say "overture" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "overture": инициати́ва, предложе́ние, увертю́ра, увертюра.
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