1. a period of time between two events or activities
2. a short piece of music or entertainment performed between the main parts of a longer work
Usage: theatrical; musical

Examples

• There was a brief interlude of peace between the two wars.
• The orchestra played a musical interlude while the stage was being changed.
• After a short interlude for refreshments, the meeting resumed.
• The comedy show featured a dance interlude between acts.
• During the interlude, the audience discussed what they had seen.
• The peaceful interlude in the mountains was exactly what she needed.