in·ter·lude

in·ter·lude
/ˈıntɚˌluːd/ noun, pl -ludes [count]
1 : a period of time between events or activities

She left for a brief interlude.

He has resumed his acting career after a two-year interlude.

2 : a brief romantic or sexual meeting or relationship

They always met in the city for their romantic interludes.

3 : a short piece of music that is played between the parts of a longer one, a drama, or a religious service

an orchestral interlude

a drama with musical interludes


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