interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈin-tər-ˌlüd 
1
: an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : interval
2
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
3
: a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
Synonyms
Examples of interlude in a Sentence
She left for a brief interlude.
He has resumed his acting career after a two-year interlude.
They always met in the city for their romantic interludes.
a drama with musical interludes
Recent Examples on the Web
Yet the emotionally rich instrumental sections often feel like interludes, bridging space between standout tracks and the moments that don’t thread this delicate needle.
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Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024
Directed by Kelsey Mann, this smooth, streamlined sequel largely focuses on Riley’s nerve-jangling (and strictly PG) interlude at a girls’ hockey camp, an episode that separates her from her parents while bringing her new friends, feelings and choices.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 June 2024
In these enigmatic interludes—our dreamings, as a species—rests the power to break us out of consensus trance and lead us to the Real.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Those interludes from the late ‘60s and ‘70s are nicely enhanced by delicate indie folk songs written and performed by Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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Dustin Nelson, SPIN, 13 June 2024
Directed by Kelsey Mann, this smooth, streamlined sequel largely focuses on Riley’s nerve-jangling (and strictly PG) interlude at a girls’ hockey camp, an episode that separates her from her parents while bringing her new friends, feelings and choices.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 12 June 2024
In these enigmatic interludes—our dreamings, as a species—rests the power to break us out of consensus trance and lead us to the Real.
—John Ganz, Harper's Magazine, 22 May 2024
Those interludes from the late ‘60s and ‘70s are nicely enhanced by delicate indie folk songs written and performed by Matthew Houck, who records as Phosphorescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlude. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈint-ər-ˌlüd
1
: a performance between the acts of a play
2
: an intervening period, space, or event : interval
3
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service
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