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   In·ter·lude

   /ˈin(t)ərˌlo͞od/

   

   noun

   • 1. an intervening period of time: "enjoying a lunchtime interlude"
   • ▪ a pause between the acts of a play.
   • ▪ something performed during a theater intermission: "an orchestral interlude"
   • ▪ a piece of music played between other pieces or between the verses of a hymn: "short instrumental interludes between songs"
   • ▪ a temporary amusement or source of entertainment that contrasts with what goes before or after: "the romantic interlude withered rapidly once he was back in town"

   Word Origin Middle English (originally denoting a light dramatic entertainment): from medieval Latin interludium, from inter- ‘between’ + ludus ‘play’.

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   What does interlude mean?

   • : an intervening period, space, or event : interval : a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service Nglish: Translation of interlude for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of interlude for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about interlude Love words?

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   What is an interlude in a sentence?

   • Then, by way of interlude, on the 28th March, came the notorious Dahlgren raid. Before Father Irwin was questioned, however, there was a delightful interlude. Interlude definition: an intervening episode, period, space, etc.. See examples of INTERLUDE used in a sentence.

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   What is a short interlude?

   • a short period of time between the parts of a play, film, etc. There will now be a short interlude. a short piece of music or a talk, etc. played or given between the parts of a play or film or between other pieces of music The album includes short instrumental interludes between the songs.

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   What does Interludio mean?

   • intervalo, interludio… interlúdio… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! INTERLUDE meaning: 1. a short period when a situation or activity is different from what comes before and after it…. Learn more.

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   noun. an intervening episode, period, space, etc. Synonyms: pause, intermission, respite, interval. a short dramatic piece, especially of a light or farcical character, formerly introduced between the parts or acts of miracle and morality plays or given as part of other entertainments.

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   an intervening period or episode. see more. noun. a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance. synonyms: entr'acte, intermezzo. see more. verb. perform an interlude. “The guitar player interluded with a beautiful improvisation”.

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