intermezzo

in·ter·mez·zo | \ ˌin-tər-ˈmet-(ˌ)sō

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, -ˈmed-(ˌ)zō

How to pronounce intermezzo (audio)

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plural intermezzi\ ˌin-tər-ˈmet-(ˌ)sē

How to pronounce intermezzo (audio)

, -ˈmed-(ˌ)zē \ or intermezzos

Definition of intermezzo

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

Examples of intermezzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The intermezzo will be a citrus granite with pomegranate syrup and blueberries. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Check out these Rosh Hashana restaurant and market specials," 17 Sep. 2019 Nagano’s exquisitely detailed account of elegiac middle movement, the throaty low strings of the intermezzo and the rush of energy that drove the last movement represented the concert’s high point, at least so far as the orchestra was concerned. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Montreal Symphony Orchestra review: Profound Bartok, brilliant Rachmaninoff in Greatest Hits night at Orchestra Hall," 16 Oct. 2019 Cliff's Edge is offering a three-course, prix-fixe menu for $75 per person, with an additional oyster amuse and granita intermezzo. — Julie Giuffrida, latimes.com, "Where to eat out for Valentine's Day dinner," 5 Feb. 2018 After a refreshing tomato fennel sorbet intermezzo, diners cut into a rack of veal with porcini mushrooms, butternut squash tart, and wilted kale. — Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, "The show must go on: Houston Symphony's annual Wine Dinner and Collector's Auction restores order," 29 Jan. 2018 The amuse-bouche and intermezzo will be compliments of the house. — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Gather restaurant near Eastern Market brings in visiting chefs for winter series," 10 Jan. 2018 Lineup: Adami Prosecco NV, Inama Soave 2014, Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio 2015, Scaia Rose 2015, Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2013, intermezzo with Campari, Vietti Perbacco Nebbiolo 2013, Cleto Chiarli Cialdini Lambrusco NV. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Wine calendar: Dante Next Door's Sake dinner, Fine Wine & Tobacco holds high-end tasting, H2 hosts Mac McDonald, more," 16 May 2017

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“Intermezzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intermezzo. Accessed 15 Jan. 2021.

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