plural interludes
1
: a period of time between events or activities
She left for a brief interlude.
He has resumed his acting career after a two-year interlude.
2
: a brief romantic or sexual meeting or relationship
They always met in the city for their romantic interludes.
3
: a short piece of music that is played between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service
an orchestral interlude
a drama with musical interludes
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/interlude. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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