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Interlude

Verb / ˈɪntɜ:ˌlu:d / Another word for interlude — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a period of time between two events, often a performance or a play

Synonyms & similar words

intermezzo entracte break interval pause recess rest breather time-out respite hiatus stoppage interruption lull gap intermission entr'acte wait standstill cessation stop let-up

Example sentences

  1. The band played during the interlude of the play.
  2. We took a short interlude between the two halves of the game.
  3. The interlude provided a break for the actors and the audience.
  4. During the interlude, the stage crew changed the scenery.
  5. The interlude gave the performers a chance to catch their breath.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • Love is an interlude between two great dramas. - Alexander Smith
  • The interlude is far from being the useless or merely decorative thing it is sometimes supposed to be. - Jacques Barzun

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