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In music, an intermezzo (/ ˌɪntərˈmɛtsoʊ /, Italian pronunciation: [interˈmɛddzo], plural form: intermezzi), in the most general sense, is a composition which fits between other musical or dramatic entities, such as acts of a play or movements of a larger musical work.
Opera composers sometimes wrote instrumental intermezzi as connecting pieces between acts of operas. In this sense an intermezzo is similar to the entr'acte ...
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Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word intermezzo, which means a short light piece or movement in music or drama. Find out how to cite, share, and explore more words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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Dec 5, 2020 · Georges Bizet: Intermezzo from "Carmen" / Daniel Barenboim, conductor · Berliner Philharmoniker / Recorded at the Berlin Philharmonie, 31 December 2018...more.
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Intermezzo is a term for a short piece of music or a light interlude between acts of a play or operas. Learn about the history and types of intermezzi, from the Renaissance to the 19th century, and their composers and examples.