interlude — a period of time between events or activities, especially in a performance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a period of time between events or activities, especially in a performance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntərˌluːd/
Korean meaning: 막간, 중간 휴식 시간
Korean pronunciation: **인**터루드
Example Sentences
- During the comedy show's interlude, the audience rushed to buy overpriced popcorn.
- Their romantic interlude was interrupted by her mother calling to ask if she'd eaten dinner.
- The musical interlude provided a moment of reflection in the intense drama.
interlude
NOUN//ˈɪntərˌluːd//
a period of time between events or activities, especially in a performance
Musical break between theater acts
Lewd comedian interrupts the theater interlude break
The interlude lifts him from brooding mood to bright mood!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'interludium', combining 'inter' (between) and 'ludus' (play or game). Originally referred to short musical or dramatic performances between acts of medieval plays.
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📝Examples
“During the comedy show's interlude, the audience rushed to buy overpriced popcorn.”
“Their romantic interlude was interrupted by her mother calling to ask if she'd eaten dinner.”
“The musical interlude provided a moment of reflection in the intense drama.”
“After a brief interlude of sunny weather, the rain returned with a vengeance.”
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