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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This explosive interlude served as a dazzling palate cleanser, a burst of color and sound that illuminated the damp Austin sky.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Cadence’s voiceovers are poetic and thoughtful; however, the jarring interludes of barely distinguishable images meant to represent her fractured mind are distracting.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2025
On the latter account, Sandy Agustin has created some fascinating transitional interludes that blend volleyball movements with elements of religious ritual.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Woven into an affecting, predominantly string score by Oliver Coates, the music interludes are without exception sublime, including those sung tunefully but with more gusto than vocal skill by O’Connor and those invested with full-throated feeling by Mescal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
Cadence’s voiceovers are poetic and thoughtful; however, the jarring interludes of barely distinguishable images meant to represent her fractured mind are distracting.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2025
On the latter account, Sandy Agustin has created some fascinating transitional interludes that blend volleyball movements with elements of religious ritual.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 2 June 2025
Woven into an affecting, predominantly string score by Oliver Coates, the music interludes are without exception sublime, including those sung tunefully but with more gusto than vocal skill by O’Connor and those invested with full-throated feeling by Mescal.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 May 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 16 Jul. 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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