concert overture — /ˈkɒnsət oʊvətʃʊə/ (say konsuht ohvuhchoouh) noun a short piece of music, similar in form to an overture, but intended for independent performance at a concert …
concert overture — noun : an orchestral composition that resembles an operatic overture in form or character and is intended for concert performance … Useful english dictionary
concert overture — noun a piece of music in the style of an overture but intended for independent performance … English new terms dictionary
Overture — O ver*ture, [OF. overture, F. ouverture, fr. OF. ovrir, F. ouvrir. See {Overt}.] 1. An opening or aperture; a recess; a chamber. [Obs.] Spenser. The cave s inmost overture. Chapman. [1913 Webster] 2. Disclosure; discovery; revelation. [Obs.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Overture — For other uses, see Overture (disambiguation). Overture (from the French ouverture, meaning opening) in music is the instrumental introduction to a dramatic, choral or, occasionally, instrumental composition. During the early Romantic era,… … Wikipedia
Overture di Ballo — Sullivan, c. 1870 The Overture di Ballo is a concert overture by Arthur Sullivan. Its first performance was in August 1870 at the Birmingham Triennial Festival, conducted by the composer. It predates all his work with W. S. Gilbert, and is his… … Wikipedia
overture — /oh veuhr cheuhr, choor /, n., v., overtured, overturing. n. 1. an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made… … Universalium
Overture to a Picaresque Comedy — The Overture to a Picaresque Comedy is a concert overture composed by Arnold Bax in 1931; the piece was introduced in Manchester in November, 1931, under the direction of Sir Hamilton Harty. The work is based around two main themes, one light and … Wikipedia
concert — n. & v. n. 1 a musical performance of usu. several separate compositions. 2 agreement, accordance, harmony. 3 a combination of voices or sounds. v.tr. arrange (by mutual agreement or coordination). Phrases and idioms: concert goer a person who… … Useful english dictionary
Overture to Le Baruffe Chiozzotte — The Overture to Le Baruffe Chiozotte is a concert overture by Leone Sinigaglia written in 1907. His opus 32, it was introduced in Milan under Arturo Toscanini s baton in the spring of that year. Based on a comedy by Carlo Goldoni, it is a… … Wikipedia
