Interlude

Pronunciation: /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

Interlude (noun)

  1. A short period of time between two events or activities.
  2. A short piece of music played between parts of a longer performance.
  3. A short scene or play performed between the acts of a longer play.

Examples

  • The meeting paused for a brief interlude.
  • We enjoyed an interlude between the long sessions.

Common collocations: brief interlude, enjoy an interlude, play an interlude, musical interlude, comedic interlude

Synonyms of Interlude

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Interlude

  • referring to ongoing activity without pause