interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈin-tər-ˌlüd 
1
: an intervening or interruptive period, space, or event : interval
2
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition, a drama, or a religious service
3
: a usually short simple play or dramatic entertainment
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Goosed by a couple gratuitous interludes of gory amateur surgery, the movie is eventful, with a high body count.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
On the original album, the title track is a brief, reflective interlude, played as a solo-free duet between Jarrett on piano and Jan Garbarek on tenor.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The YouTube version is a 23-minute loop that plays out over the eight hours, paired with footage from the show and some interludes that really pull you into that world.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
On the original album, the title track is a brief, reflective interlude, played as a solo-free duet between Jarrett on piano and Jan Garbarek on tenor.
—Hank Shteamer, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
Gomez and Blanco commit to the homage, drenching Gomez’s voice in Auto-Tune in the verse and adding a squelchy, SOPHIE-esque interlude.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The YouTube version is a 23-minute loop that plays out over the eight hours, paired with footage from the show and some interludes that really pull you into that world.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interlude
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“Interlude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interlude. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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interlude
noun
in·ter·lude
ˈint-ər-ˌlüd
1
: a performance between the acts of a play
2
: an intervening period, space, or event : interval
3
: a musical composition inserted between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service
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