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interlude

/ˈɪntərˌluːd/ noun · British & US
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What does interlude mean?

noun

A short break or interval between two parts of a performance, or a section of a musical composition that is different from the main theme. In literature, a passage or section that interrupts the main narrative.

Example

"The interlude between the two acts of the play was a lively dance routine."

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