intermezzo
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intermezzo
- /ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/ UK
- /ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/ US
- /ɪntɛɹˈmɛdzoʊ/
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Borrowed from Italian intermezzo. Doublet of intermede and intermedium
noun intermezzos · intermezzi
- A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude. Thespis’ single actor served only to create an intermezzo between choral chants.
- 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.
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noun piece of music or act
| 日本語 | インテルメッツォ interumettso |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 間奏曲 /间奏曲 jiānzòuqǔ |
| Português | intermezzo |
| Français | intermède |
| Italiano | intermezzo |
| Ελληνικά | ιντερμέτζο intermétzo, ιντερμέδιο intermédio |
| Русский | интерме́ццо intɛrmɛ́cco, интерме́дия intɛrmédija |
noun tactical move
| 中文 | 頓挫 /顿挫 dùncuò |
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Talk about this word "intermezzo." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/intermezzo. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. intermezzo. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/intermezzo "intermezzo." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/intermezzo.Cite this
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title = {intermezzo},
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year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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