in·ter·mez·zo ( n t r-m t s , -mdz)n. pl. in·ter·mez·zos or in·ter·mez·zi (-s  , -z) 1. A brief entertainment between two acts of a play; an entr'acte. 2. Music a. A short movement separating the major sections of a lengthy composition or work. b. An independent instrumental composition having the character of such a movement. [Italian, from Latin intermedius, intermediate; see intermediate.] |
intermezzo [ˌɪntəˈmɛtsəʊ]
n pl -zos, -zi [-tsiː]
1. (Music / Classical Music) a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between the acts or scenes of an opera, drama, etc.
2. (Music / Classical Music) an instrumental piece either inserted between two longer movements in an extended composition or intended for independent performance
3. (Performing Arts / Theatre) another name for interlude [3]
[from Italian, from Late Latin intermedium interval; see intermediate]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | intermezzo - a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony movement - a major self-contained part of a symphony or sonata; "the second movement is slow and melodic" |
| 2. | intermezzo - a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera musical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" | |
| 3. | intermezzo - a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill" music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner |
Translations
intermezzo
n → Intermezzo nt
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