overture Synonyms

advance preliminary feeler prelude approach prolusion tender suggestion submission start signal protasis proposition proposal prolog prologue opening move lead-in offer of peace olive branches peace offer feelers advances tenderization prelusion peace offering dove of peace approaches musical scale peace pipe intro prolepsis prolegomenon prolegomena irenics invitation introduction initiation imploration heave offering frontispiece foreword exordium concertino bid motion move offering proffer proem