interlude

noun

in·ter·lude | \ ˈin-tər-ˌlüd

Definition of interlude

1 : a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment

2 : an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : interval

3 : a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service

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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

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What doesn't: The story is built on familiar stuff, and the musical interludes have a way of slowing things down. — Mike Scott, NOLA.com, "'Benji' movie review: Netflix reboot is warm, cuddly -- and New Orleans-y," 13 Mar. 2018 The show leaned on their shared affinity for film as well, as the visual interludes were crucial for picking up the story the Carters left off. — Hilary Hughes, Billboard, "Beyonce & JAY-Z Show Strength In Vulnerability At Sensational On The Run II Tour Kick-Off," 7 June 2018 Even better: November is one of the brief interludes when the often-humid weather in both Macau and Hong Kong takes a brief hiatus in favor of balmy, pleasant daytimes. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "Best Places to Visit in November," 20 Sep. 2018 And the lovely lyrical interlude lacks the subtle mood shifts that others find in this piece. — Barbara Jepson, WSJ, "Uncertain Tempo," 31 Dec. 2018 Since live musical acts were only onstage for one song this year, and there are video interludes give the crew time to help set and take down the stage. — Alex Abad-santos, Vox, "The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show sells a fantasy of empowerment. I sorta believed it.," 3 Dec. 2018 Oxman and Ackman, who were rumored to be dating before her Pitt interlude, were reportedly extremely affectionate with each other this weekend, and attended a party together as a couple. — Madeleine Aggeler, The Cut, "Brad Pitt’s MIT-Professor Crush Is Dating a Billionaire Now," 14 June 2018 The first two episodes of this second season were ridiculous enough, with dead bodies being discovered under a hedge maze and a protracted musical interlude. — Karen Han, Vox, "NBC’s Trial & Error is a joyful break from reality," 29 July 2018 McKinnon talked about his background, his time in Minnesota and his early impressions of his new team, with a brief interlude to shout out Marietta, Georgia's Big Chicken. — Jacob Feldman, SI.com, "Adrian Peterson Wants Back in the NFL, but Does the NFL Want Him Back?," 29 May 2018

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