Intermezzo Definition
ĭntər-mĕtsō, -mĕdzō
intermezzos
noun
intermezzos
A short, light dramatic, musical, or ballet entertainment between the acts of a play or opera.
Webster's New World
A short movement connecting the main parts of a composition.
Webster's New World
An independent instrumental composition having the character of such a movement.
American Heritage
Any of certain short instrumental pieces similar to this.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- entr'acte
- interlude
- divertimento
- intermission
- musical interlude
Other Word Forms of Intermezzo
Noun
Singular:
intermezzo
Plural:
intermezzosOrigin of Intermezzo
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Italian from Latin intermedius intermediate intermediate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Italian intermezzo.
From Wiktionary
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