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interlude

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɪntərlud/ · UK /ˈɪntəluːd/

interlude means: A short period between longer periods or events, often offering a change or rest.

noun

SHORT PERIODC1

A short period between longer periods or events, often offering a change or rest.

  • We enjoyed a quiet interlude.
  • Their holiday offered a welcome interlude between busy projects.
  • The peaceful interlude ended when fighting began again.

Similar words: interval, break

Common phrases: brief interlude, peaceful interlude, romantic interlude

INTERVAL PERFORMANCEC1

A short piece of music or other performance between parts of a longer event.

  • A pianist played a short interlude.
  • The show included comic interludes between the main acts.
  • An instrumental interlude separates the two verses.

Similar words: intermezzo

Common phrases: musical interlude, instrumental interlude, comic interlude

Questions about interlude

What does interlude mean?

A short period between longer periods or events, often offering a change or rest.

What is interlude in other languages?

Türkçe: ara · Español: intervalo · Français: intermède · Deutsch: Zwischenzeit · Italiano: intervallo · 日本語: 合間

How do you pronounce interlude?

In American English /ˈɪntərlud/; in British English /ˈɪntəluːd/.

How do you use interlude in a sentence?

We enjoyed a quiet interlude. Their holiday offered a welcome interlude between busy projects.

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