interlude

US /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.luːd/
UK /ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.luːd/
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1.

an intervening period of time; a pause

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There was a brief interlude of sunshine between the rain showers.
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The concert included a classical music interlude.
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intervalbreakpauserespitehiatus
2.

a piece of music played between other pieces or between the acts of a play

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The opera featured a beautiful orchestral interlude.
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The pianist played a short, charming interlude.
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intermezzoepisodedivertimento