Intermezzo
noun
A short piece of music or entertainment performed between the sections of a longer work.
Now the opera will break for an intermezzo before the third act begins.
Often appears as...
- opera intermezzo
- musical intermezzo
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Literary
noun
A dish served between the main courses of a meal.
For the intermezzo, the chef has prepared a refreshing sorbet.
Often appears as...
- sorbet intermezzo
- serve an intermezzo
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Formal
Culinary
noun
A short piece of music or entertainment performed between the sections of a longer work.
Now the opera will break for an intermezzo before the third act begins.
Often appears as...
- opera intermezzo
- musical intermezzo
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A dish served between the main courses of a meal.
For the intermezzo, the chef has prepared a refreshing sorbet.
Often appears as...
- sorbet intermezzo
- serve an intermezzo
Usage tips
Formal
Culinary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Performance Pause
An intermezzo provides a break for the audience to discuss or digest the performance.
During the intermezzo, the crowd buzzed with excitement over the first half.
Pro Tip 2/3Musical Transition
In classical music, an intermezzo bridges contrasting sections, often changing the mood.
The pianist's intermezzo shifted from somber to lively, signaling a new theme.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Full Act
An intermezzo is shorter than the main acts, providing a brief, enjoyable experience.
The intermezzo lasted just ten minutes, a delightful tease before the final act.
Pro Tip 1/3Performance Pause
An intermezzo provides a break for the audience to discuss or digest the performance.
During the intermezzo, the crowd buzzed with excitement over the first half.
Pro Tip 2/3Musical Transition
In classical music, an intermezzo bridges contrasting sections, often changing the mood.
The pianist's intermezzo shifted from somber to lively, signaling a new theme.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Full Act
An intermezzo is shorter than the main acts, providing a brief, enjoyable experience.
The intermezzo lasted just ten minutes, a delightful tease before the final act.
Pro Tip 1/3Performance Pause
An intermezzo provides a break for the audience to discuss or digest the performance.
During the intermezzo, the crowd buzzed with excitement over the first half.
Pro Tip 2/3Musical Transition
In classical music, an intermezzo bridges contrasting sections, often changing the mood.
The pianist's intermezzo shifted from somber to lively, signaling a new theme.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Full Act
An intermezzo is shorter than the main acts, providing a brief, enjoyable experience.
The intermezzo lasted just ten minutes, a delightful tease before the final act.
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