intermezzo

• Nom désignant une courte pièce musicale ou une brève représentation insérée entre les parties principales d'une œuvre plus vaste, comme une symphonie, un opéra ou une pièce de théâtre.

A noun referring to a short musical composition or performance inserted between the main sections of a larger work, such as a symphony, opera, or theatrical production.

1. Musical interlude in a symphonyC1formalart

   A short, connecting movement placed between the main sections of a larger symphonic work.

   Interlude musical dans une symphonie

   • The orchestra played a delicate intermezzo between the first and second movements.
   • This intermezzo provides a moment of calm before the powerful finale.
   • The composer wrote a beautiful intermezzo to bridge the two contrasting sections.

   Synonymesinterlude

2. Instrumental piece for opera or dramaC1formalart

   A short instrumental composition performed between the acts of an opera or a play.

   Intermezzo

   • The famous intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana is often performed separately.
   • The audience sat in silence as the intermezzo filled the theater.
   • This intermezzo sets the mood for the next act of the opera.

   Synonymesinterlude

3. Brief performance between sectionsC1formalart

   A short performance, such as a dance or musical piece, inserted between the parts of a longer show.

   Interlude entre deux parties

   • The ballet company performed a charming intermezzo between the main acts.
   • The intermezzo featured a solo dancer and a flute player.
   • The play included a comedic intermezzo to lighten the mood.

   Synonymesinterlude