intermezzo

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In this instance, the intermezzo was just that: a fresh strawberry tapestry granita with marinated grapes, or sorbet.

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  1. noun A brief entertainment between two acts of a play; an entr'acte.
  2. noun Music A short movement separating the major sections of a lengthy composition or work.
  3. noun Music An independent instrumental composition having the character of such a movement.

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  • In this matter a very droll intermezzo has been played, or rather it has not been played out yet, because its conclusion will probably take place in a few days. —  Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt, Volume 2
  • It's a typical intermezzo, but at the same time it really pushes the plot forward for the second half of this series. —  AnimeBlogger.net Antenna
  • It is expected, that the latest PKRA announcement to be recognised by a surfing association now, will only be a short intermezzo, as ISAF has already taken all necessary action to protect its rights against illegimite use. —  Sail-World.com USA Latest News
  • The album "Black Tears" was a kind of intermezzo featuring familiar songs next to a few previously unreleased songs. —  Side-Line news feed
  • According to foodgeeks. com, the intermezzo is used as a way to cleanse the palate between courses and is usually small, light and refreshing. —  Daily Democrat Most Viewed
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  1. Italian, from Latin intermedius, intermediate; see intermediate.

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  1. Italian, from Latin intermedius, that is between: see intermedium.
 

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/ɪntərˈmɛdzoʊ/
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