What is an overture?

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An overture is a piece of music played at the beginning of an opera, musical, ballet, or other dramatic work, to introduce the themes and melodies that will be heard throughout the performance. Overtures typically consist of a medley of the main musical themes from the work, providing the audience with a preview of the music to come and setting the mood for the performance.
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