interlude
Translation
interlude, interval, break
Examples
There was a brief interlude of calm.
There was a brief interlude of calm.
The play had a musical interlude between acts.
The play had a musical interlude between acts.
Grammar Patterns
an interlude of ((sth.)) a break or pause in (sth.) There was a brief interlude of calm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: interval, break, pause; Antonyms: continuation, continuity
Etymology
From Latin 'inter' (between) + 'ludus' (play). Literally, a 'play between' the main parts of a performance.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'inter'val or 'inter'ruption during a long play or event.