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intermezzo

Syllabification: (in·ter·mez·zo)

Pronunciation: /ˌintərˈmetsō/

Definition of intermezzo

noun (plural intermezzi /-ˈmetsē/ or intermezzos)

a short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work.
an intermezzo performed independently.
a short piece of music for a solo instrument.
a light dramatic, musical, or other performance inserted between the acts of a play.