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Meaning of the word intermezzo in English

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intermezzo

US /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmet.soʊ/
UK /ˌɪn.t̬ɚˈmet.soʊ/
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Noun

1.

a short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work

Example:
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The opera featured a beautiful intermezzo between acts.
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The composer wrote a short intermezzo for piano.
Synonym:
interludeintermissionbreakpause
2.

a short, light dramatic or musical composition inserted between the acts of a play or opera

Example:
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The comedic intermezzo provided a lighthearted break from the tragedy.
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The play included a charming intermezzo with singing and dancing.
Synonym:
interludedivertimentoepisode
3.

an intervening period of time; an interval

Example:
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Their conversation was marked by a brief intermezzo of silence.
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The rain provided a welcome intermezzo to the hot summer day.
Synonym:
intervalbreakpausehiatuslull
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