obertura
obertúra with stress marks
overture; musical introduction
Usage Note
Obertura is borrowed from Spanish obertura and refers to the orchestral introduction that opens an opera or musical performance. Filipino music educators and concert program notes use this term in classical music and theatrical contexts.
Examples
" Maganda ang obertura ng konsiyerto. "
Natural Translation
The overture of the concert was beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the overture of concert.
" Napakaganda ng obertura ng kanilang pagtatanghal. "
Natural Translation
The overture of their performance was very beautiful.
Literal Translation
Very-beautiful the overture of their performance.
" Bago pa man magsimula ang opera, naramdaman na ng madla ang init ng kuwento sa pamamagitan ng marubdob na obertura. "
Natural Translation
Even before the opera began, the audience already felt the warmth of the story through the passionate overture.
Literal Translation
Before even begin the opera, felt already the audience the warmth of story through the passionate overture.
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