intermezzo
intermezzo · intermezzos · intermezzi
интермеццо, интермедия
A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacleA short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.
UK/ɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ/US/ɪntɚˈmɛtsoʊ/
Meaning
3 sensesA short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.
интерме́ццоintɛrmɛ́cco, интерме́дияintɛrmédija
a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera
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.
Translations
5 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
piece of music or act:
Origin
Borrowed from Italian intermezzo. Doublet of intermede and intermediumBorrowed from Italian intermezzo. Doublet of intermede and intermedium
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Forms
plural: intermezzos / intermezzi| Singular | intermezzo |
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| Plural | intermezzos / intermezzi |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular