A friendly approach to music? (8)

I believe the answer is:

overture

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This might be a double definition.

'a friendly approach' is the first definition.
'overture' can be an answer for 'approach' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'a friendly' bit.

'to music?' is the second definition.
(overture is a kind of music)

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(Other definitions for overture that I've seen before include "Orchestral work" , "Tender - piece of music" , "Approach - musical introduction" , "Opening music" , "Musical prelude to opera or ballet" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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