interlude

[US]/ˈɪntəluːd/
[UK]/ˈɪntərluːd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a break or pause between two events or periods, often used in reference to a break in a play, movie, or other performance.

Phrases & Collocations

musical interlude

Example Sentences

the concert version of the fourth interlude from the opera.

the manic interludes in depression.

interludes of bright weather

the romantic interlude withered rapidly once he was back in town.

This carefree interlude reacted upon the young people like wine.

Poetry:the Play on Words That Inspire and Suppress the Desire——The Poetics of Stephen Owen in “Interlude : Pastourelle"

Blue Stone's sound resonates with ambrosial melodies, opulent piano interludes and seductive siren vocals;interweaving a tapestry of enigmatic story-telling.The music transcends from the speakers;

Real-world Examples

Ladies and gentlemen, there will now be a short interlude.

Source: Sherlock Holmes Detailed Explanation

And, except for her brief honeymoon interlude, she had not had fun in so long.

Source: Gone with the Wind

In various informational interludes, Nemo discusses the nature of the universe.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Because a study shows that many people find such interludes incredibly unpleasant.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation August 2014

In the West, rain will be lighter and patchy with maybe a few drier interludes over Dumfries house in Ayrshire. Aha.

Source: Listening Digest

Grantham, this has been a highly enjoyable interlude.

Source: Downton Abbey Season 1

(Interlude music) Let's start with our sun.

Source: PBS Space Science

But most are packed with passion, adventure, suspense, comic interludes and a range of colourful characters.

Source: The Economist Culture

And then nine we have sort of an interlude.

Source: Listening to Music (Video Version)

It is no interlude to me, —it is tragical.

Source: Lovers in the Tower (Part 1)

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