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
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But such interludes add up to small specks of stormclouds in the show’s otherwise sunny skies.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
The Idol was unafraid of musical interludes or Tesfaye’s bizarre indulgences.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The intro, interlude and outro serve as a narrator for this album.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The woozy, choppily edited party sequence, featuring lots of handheld, cellphone-style footage and glassy slow-motion interludes, clearly illustrates the camaraderie and profound affection between the five main characters, who tease and tickle one another like sportive, overgrown puppies.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Alison Herman, Variety, 2 June 2026
The Idol was unafraid of musical interludes or Tesfaye’s bizarre indulgences.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
The intro, interlude and outro serve as a narrator for this album.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
The woozy, choppily edited party sequence, featuring lots of handheld, cellphone-style footage and glassy slow-motion interludes, clearly illustrates the camaraderie and profound affection between the five main characters, who tease and tickle one another like sportive, overgrown puppies.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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