A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Overture
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A composition, for a full orchestra, designed as anintroduction to an oratorio, opera, or ballet, or as an independentpiece; -- called in the latter case a concert overture.
Overture meaning & definition 1 of Overture.
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an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.
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Music. a. an orchestral composition forming the prelude or introduction to an opera, oratorio, etc.
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an introductory part, as of a poem; prelude; prologue.
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(in Presbyterian churches) a. the action of an ecclesiastical court in submitting a question or proposal to presbyteries.
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to submit as an overture or proposal: to overture conditions for a ceasefire.
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to make an overture or proposal to: to overture one's adversary through a neutral party.
Overture meaning & definition 2 of Overture.
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Overture meaning & definition 3 of Overture.
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An orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, suite, play, oratorio, or other extended composition.
Overture meaning & definition 4 of Overture.
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a piece of music that is an introduction to a longer piece, especially an opera :
Overture meaning & definition 5 of Overture.