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Ouverture

Definition:

Noun:

• A French word meaning "opening" or "beginning."
• A musical introduction or prelude to an opera or ballet.
• (Chess) An opening move or series of moves in a chess game.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The grand ouverture set the stage for a captivating opera performance.

2. The pianist performed a beautiful ouverture before the ballet dancers appeared on stage.

3. The player's unexpected ouverture caught his opponent off-guard in the chess match.

Related Products:

• Opera CDs and DVDs featuring ouverture performances
• Classical music albums with ouverture compositions
• Books on chess opening strategies and ouverture variations