intermezzo
/ˌɪntərˈmɛtsoʊ/
noun
- A short, light piece of music played between the main sections of a longer work, such as an opera or symphony.
- The orchestra played a beautiful intermezzo between the two acts of the opera.
- The composer wrote a lively intermezzo to give the audience a moment of relief.
- During the concert, the pianist performed a gentle intermezzo as a break from the loud symphonies.
- A short, entertaining performance or event that happens between parts of a longer show or activity.
- After the long speeches, the conference had a musical intermezzo to lighten the mood.
- The festival featured a dance intermezzo between the storytelling sessions.
- The school play included a funny intermezzo with jugglers during the scene change.
- A brief, intermediate period of time between two events or phases.
- Their summer vacation was a happy intermezzo in a year full of hard work.
- The quiet afternoon served as a calm intermezzo between the busy morning and evening.
- The peace treaty was just a short intermezzo before the war resumed.