Words that rhyme with overture

Overture is a 3-syllable word with 127 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abjure, adjure, allure. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of overture

noun
  1. orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
  2. something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; "training is a necessary preliminary to employment"; "drinks were the overture to dinner"
  3. a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances"

Examples of "overture" in lyrics

See how overture is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Spinalcord curvature cracks over my overture"
    Swollen Members — Battle Axe Experiment Typed by: terrorblademaster@hotmail.com
  • "1812 overture"
    AOL — AOL
  • "www.ebay.comource overture"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

abjure
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
adjure
ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons" command solemnly
allure
the power to entice or attract through personal charm dispose or incline or entice to
amateur
engaged in as a pastime; "an amateur painter"; "gained valuable experience in amateur theatricals
aperture
a device that controls amount of light admitted a natural opening in something an man-made opening; usually small

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "overture" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abjure, adjure, allure create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "overture" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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