word
Italian
intermezzo
in-ter-MET-soh
ˌɪntərˈmɛtsoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
intermezzo
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Dictionary meaning
A short piece of music that connects larger sections of a work; a short operatic piece.
History and origin
Italian — 'inter' (between) + 'mezzo' (middle).
Examples
- The intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana is one of the most beloved short pieces in all of opera.
Common mispronunciations
in-ter-MEZ-ohin-ter-MET-zoh
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