intermezzo

Meanings

Plural: intermezzi, intermezzos

Noun

• a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony
• a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera
• a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance
• A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.
• A palate cleanser; a small snack with a bright light neutral taste; a fruit; a fresh sparkling wine; or a fruity or milky cocktail; that is served between courses in a meal.
• A tactical move which interrupts the execution of the current plan.

Synonyms

entr'acte, interlude

Related Words

interlude, tenuki, zwischenzug