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entr'acte

Pronunciation: /ˈɒntrakt, ˈɒ̃-/
Definition of entr'acte

noun

  • an interval between two acts of a play or opera.
  • a piece of music or a dance performed during an interval.

Origin:

mid 19th century: French, from (earlier form of entracte), from entre 'between' + acte 'act'

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