intermezzo

noun

in·ter·mez·zo | \ˌin-tər-ˈmet-(ˌ)sō,

-ˈmed-(ˌ)zō

plural intermezzi\ˌin-tər-ˈmet-(ˌ)sē,

-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

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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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