intermezzo

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Pronunciation


Note: Despite being fully assimilated into English phonology by most English speakers, others maintain its Italian pronunciation.

Noun

 * 1)  A short piece of music or act in the interval of the main spectacle; a theatrical interlude.
 * 2)  A palate cleanser; a small snack with a bright light neutral taste; a fruit; a fresh sparkling wine; or a fruity or milky cocktail; that is served between courses in a meal.
 * 3)  A tactical move which interrupts the execution of the current plan.
 * 1)  A tactical move which interrupts the execution of the current plan.

Derived terms

 * intermezzo-like

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 間奏曲
 * Finnish: välisoitto, välinäytös , intermezzo
 * French:
 * Greek: ,
 * Irish: idirchluiche, idirmhír
 * Italian:
 * Japanese: インテルメッツォ
 * Norwegian:
 * Bokmål: mellomspill, intermesso
 * Polish: interludium, intermedium, ,
 * Portuguese: intermezzo
 * Russian: ,
 * Swedish:


 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Finnish: välijuoma ,
 * French:


 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Finnish:
 * French:

Noun

 * 1)  intermezzo

Etymology 1
From between halves.

Noun

 * 1) interval, break
 * 1) interval, break

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