A composition, for a full orchestra, designed as an introduction to an oratorio, opera, or ballet, or as an independent piece; -- called in the latter case a concert overture.
Derived from the French word overture; the instrumental music which is played before the start of an opera. It was originally a short prelude. but was developed by Lully into a longer piece. In the 19th century it became more complex, often being developed symphonically. A good example is the overture to Verdi 's La Forza del Destino. However many are now played in concerts and some composers are only remembered for their overtures. Not so in the case of Verdi of course.
an instrumental introduction to an opera, oratorio, cantata, suite (or similar instrumental work). C18 overtures were of two distinct styles: Italian and French.
An instrumental introduction to an opera, which usually incorporates themes that will be heard later in the opera.
The overture, which originated in opera, is an instrumental or orchestral musical composition that acts as an introduction to an opera or other theater work. The overture often introduces musical themes that will occur later in the performance. It is frequently a stand-alone composition that can be performed as part of a concert, independent of the opera for which it was written.
From the French ouverture meaning “opening.†The word normally used for the orchestral introduction to the first scene of an opera, play or ballet. The overture sets the mood and often establishes themes used in the opera itself. In Mozart’s opera Don Giovanni, the ominous theme of the Stone Guest is heard as a premonition at the beginning of the overture.
The introductory music for an opera, oratorio or ballet. A concert overture is an independent work.
an orchestral introduction to a musical or opera or other dramatic works lainchant plain song with no accompaniment
An orchestral piece, several minutes in length, which is played before the beginning of an opera. Usually, but not always, it contains some themes from the music of the opera.
an extended orchestral introduction to an opera, ballet, or similar type of musical presentation
A self-contained orchestral piece preceding a stage work or multi-movement vocal work.
The music that is played immediately before a performance.
The orchestra's introduction to an opera that shows the mood or tone of the opera. It may contain melodies used in the opera itself.
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"
an orchestral introduction to a play, an opera, or an oratorio
a piece of instrumental piece of music composed as the introduction to an opera or symphony, for example
originally the opening orchestral music to a larger work; by 1850, also a single-movement work for orchestra intended for independent concert performance
A composition for orchestra used as an introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc. The first movement of a standard four-movement symphony has its origins in this form.
French term meaning “opening”; orchestral music played at the beginning of many operas and other stage work; a concert overture is an independent composition
work of orchestral music preceding an opera, oratorio or ballet
The instrumental introduction to an opera. usually incorporates themes which will be heard later in the the opera.
A short orchestral work written to either introduce an opera or ballet, or to begin a concert programme.
The instrumental introduction to a musical drama or oratorio; frequently the overture will incorporate musical themes that will later be heard in the course of the opera. In DON GIOVANNI, the ominous theme of the Stone Guest (from the second act) is heard as a premonition at the beginning of the overture, thus setting an emotional tone as well as providing musical structure to the entire work.
instrumental music composed as an introduction to an opera, oratorio, play, etc.
An instrumental piece that precedes a dramatic work such as an opera (some overtures are nevertheless independent compositions).
An orchestral piece at the start of an opera, oratorio, etc. Bottom
The instrumental introduction to the opera, usually containing excerpts of the opera's themes.
An orchestral introduction played before the action begins. The overture is often used to set the mood of the opera. Many composers used the overture to introduce themes or arias within the opera and sometimes the overture became more well known than the opera itself.
an instrumental or orchestral piece that acts as an introduction to an opera or other theatre work.
Instrumental composition intended to introduce an opera or other dramatic vocal work, or instrumental suite. Since the 19th century, a composition similar to a dramatic overture, but intended for independent concert performance.
Overture (French ouverture, meaning opening) in music is the instrumental introduction to a dramatic, choral or, occasionally, instrumental composition.
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