| 词汇 | example_english_overture |
| 释义 | Examples of overtureThese examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. At just under eight (hectic) minutes, it fizzes and crackles like champagne with fireworks and is something of a cross between exuberant overture and concertino. The instrumental music in the opera comprises two overtures, a pantomimic march, and several preludes and interludes to vocal numbers. They were in desperate need of assistance and thus amenable to the overtures of central government. A snub is defined as the absence of an expected overture. Such transplantation from the pit to real stage music is very unusual indeed in the operatic repertory (excluding, of course, overtures and act preludes). There was also a lot of suspicion about the progressive liberals' overture to the socialist party. The emphasis on whole tones colours the harmonic and melodic content of the overture, even in the more overtly chromatic passages. Despite a throwaway ending that does not really come off, as a festive concert overture this is, in modern political parlance, thoroughly 'fit for purpose'. Overture : it's not what you do but the way that you do it. Overture, fashionable rubbish with the last bit coining first. Goehring's argument culminates in a compelling analysis of the overture. It would thus be most imprudent to trust to any overtures, let alone any agreement made with revolutionaries. Large-scale sections include two substantial overtures, two finales and one introdu^ione. For example, it may be of little consequence that the key of the central finale is 'remote' from that of the overture and the ending. It is rather like a symmetrical two-act music drama with overture, an intermezzo or entr'acte, and postlude. After some deliberation, the overtures of the clergy were rejected and local farmers decided instead to instigate their own programme of reform. The overture sets the tone for much of the playing: a very aggressive style with exaggerated dynamics, off-the-string playing and heavily attacked staccatos. On its return, the overture's 'absolute music' is 'vocalized'. The suspicion arises that these represent a collection of reconciliatory overtures by convicts who may have wanted to return. Yet these initial overtures to business groups were disappointing. What is questionable is whether the overture is intended to convey a definite message or argument. His overture through the normal channels foundered. There must always be new overtures, fresh endeavours, further attempts to produce a clearer picture of the sort that will win a more desirable free response in changed circumstances. These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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