How to use "overture" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "overture" in popular movie and book plots

  • Krazy finally reaches a room where he again finds the jackal and the spaniel, while the Poet and Peasant overture begins to play.  - The Crystal Gazebo
  • However Ashok misunderstands the overture leading to tragedy for him.  - Manmohan (film)
  • The overture is a short sonata form sinfonietta in which the recurring motif of threatening trumpets plays a prominent part.  - Don Juan (ballet)
  • Junto, who has developed feelings for mrs Hedges by this point, makes an overture to her but is rejected.  - The Street (novel)
  • In addition, John's affection for Larita seems to be waning, as he complains about his wife to Sarah, who finds his overture inappropriate.  - Easy Virtue (2008 film)
  • Mercuzio is an omniscient character, who sings the overture and guides the meeting of Romeo and Giulietta during the party at Capuleti's home.  - Giulietta e Romeo (musical)
  • However, it proves to be a ruse for Mark to make a romantic overture toward Jennifer.  - Down (film)
  • Alastray makes a peace overture to Golden Lance which is initially successful, but Teclo sabotages it and a Yaqui attack is inevitable.  - Guns for San Sebastian
  • Sadly, they are unaware that their difficulties here are just an overture to those upcoming.  - You're Darn Tootin'
  • The Doctor rejects the Master's overture to help him rule the galaxy using the weapon, stating that absolute power is evil and corrupting.  - Colony in Space
  • Their commotion creates a virtuoso performance of Franz von Suppé's Poet and Peasant overture to riotous applause.  - I Haven't Got a Hat
  • When Marlowe speaks to him before King's departure from the camp, King ignores his overture of renewed friendship.  - King Rat (film)
  • While drunk, Captain Jonsen makes a sexual overture to Emily.  - A High Wind in Jamaica (novel)
  • The two attend a concert at the piazza, where an orchestra plays the overture to La gazza ladra.  - Summertime (1955 film)

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