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Definition of intermezzo
intermezzi
play \ˌin-tər-ˈmet-(ˌ)sē, -ˈmed-(ˌ)zē\ orintermezzos
1 : a short light entr'acte
2a : a movement coming between the major sections of an extended musical work (such as an opera)b : a short independent instrumental composition
3 : a usually brief interlude or diversion
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Origin and Etymology of intermezzo
Italian, ultimately from Latin intermedius intermediate
INTERMEZZO Defined for English Language Learners
intermezzo
playDefinition of intermezzo for English Language Learners
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: a short part of a musical work (such as an opera) that connects major sections of the work
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