interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈin-tər-ˌlüd 
1
: an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : interval
2
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
3
: a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
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Examples of interlude in a Sentence
She left for a brief interlude.
He has resumed his acting career after a two-year interlude.
They always met in the city for their romantic interludes.
a drama with musical interludes
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 19 Jan. 2025
After an interlude, two juveniles came prancing down the vines, hopping along to alight on the parkia.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
The band—an Indian quintet blending psychedelic rock, jazzy interludes, and soulful ballads—worked their wonders and magic, their performance and energy a complement to the city’s buzz, sparkling street lights after dark, and iconic, storied music scene.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
Amplifying the sporting atmosphere are brief interludes during which the screens turn to squint-inducing flashes of orange and blue soundtracked by moody disruptions of electronic sound.
—Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for interlude
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlude. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈint-ər-ˌlüd
1
: a performance between the acts of a play
2
: an intervening period, space, or event : interval
3
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service
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