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interlude

[ in-ter-lood ]

noun

  1. an intervening episode, period, space, etc.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. a short dramatic piece, especially of a light or farcical character, formerly introduced between the parts or acts of miracle and morality plays or given as part of other entertainments.
  3. one of the early English farces or comedies, as those written by John Heywood, which grew out of such pieces.
  4. any intermediate performance or entertainment, as between the acts of a play.
  5. an instrumental passage or a piece of music rendered between the parts of a song, church service, drama, etc.


interlude

/ ˈɪԳəˌː /

noun

  1. a period of time or different activity between longer periods, processes, or events; episode or interval
  2. theatre a short dramatic piece played separately or as part of a longer entertainment, common in 16th-century England
  3. a brief piece of music, dance, etc, given between the sections of another performance
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • t·d· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of interlude1

1275–1325; Middle English < Medieval Latin Գٱū徱ܳ, equivalent to Latin inter- inter- + ū ( us ) play + -ium -ium
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of interlude1

C14: from Medieval Latin Գٱū徱ܳ, from Latin inter- + ūus play
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The momentum was frequently torpedoed by waffly, overlong video interludes - but Usher's magnetic stage presence just about held the concert together.

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And to fully emphasize the crossover, she does an interlude in Spanish.

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The Compton rapper will be headlining the musical interlude for a second time when he takes the stage on Sunday, during which he will be supported by SZA.

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That is not to say there won't be some colder interludes.

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Behind the scenes, however, wheels were furiously turning – setting up a chaotic interlude in the House after Johnson had initially appeared headed to at least a temporary defeat.

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