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Tentative approach (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

overture

'tentative approach' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for overture that I've seen before include "Introductory piece" , "Pre-curtain-up piece" , "Orchestral opener" , "Approach - musical introduction" , "Musical prelude to opera or ballet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Telegraph.
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