interlude

interlude

Pronunciation: ⁄ˈɪntəl(j)uːd⁄

noun

·              1an intervening period of time; an interval:

enjoying a lunchtime interlude

·    a pause between the acts of a play.

·              2a thing occurring or done during an interval.

·    something performed during a theatre interval:

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 diversion that contrasts with what goes before or after:

the romantic interlude palled rapidly once he was back in town