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Interlude

IH-ntur-lood

/ˈɪntɜːrˌluːd/

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interlude

Dictionary meaning

A brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance.

Examples

  • The guitar player interluded with a beautiful improvisation.

Synonyms: intermezzo, entr'acte

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