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Overture
A piece of music for the opening of a concert. To “make an
overture to a person” is to be the first to make an advance either
towards a reconciliation or an acquaintance. (French, ouverture, opening.)
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Overture from Infoplease:
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