De ouverture
Example: De ouverture van het concert was indrukwekkend en vol energie.
Definition
"De ouverture" is a Dutch noun used in music to describe the opening piece or introduction of a concert, opera, or other musical performance. It sets the tone and mood, often lively or dramatic, preparing the audience for the main event.
Etymology
The term "de ouverture" comes from the French word "ouverture," meaning 'opening.' It was adopted into Dutch musical vocabulary to denote the introductory section of a performance. Did you know? The word originally referred to the act of opening something, like a door, before being used metaphorically in music.
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"De ouverture" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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