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interlude

/ˈɪntərˌl(j)uːd/
in · ter · lude ˈɪn · tər · ˌl(j)uːd
English Definition
n. a short period of time between events in which something different happens
中文释义
插曲,间奏
Significado en Español
interludio
한국어 뜻
간주곡, 삽입 장면
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phần xen giữa, khoảng thời gian gián đoạn
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Example Sentence

The concert included two interludes where a local band performed.

音乐会包括两个插曲,其中一个是当地乐队的演出。

Synonyms
interval pause break intermission
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inter (between)+lud (game)+e→ interlude (an entertaining pause between two things).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the closest synonym to “interlude”?

  1. A exclamation
  2. B interval
  3. C introduction
  4. D detour
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B — interval. “interlude” means n. a short period of time between events in which something different happens

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The band took a brief musical ______ between the two long acts.

  1. A climax
  2. B interlude
  3. C finale
  4. D opening
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B — interlude. “interlude” means n. a short period of time between events in which something different happens

Common questions about “interlude”

What does “interlude” mean?

interlude — n. a short period of time between events in which something different happens. In Chinese: 插曲,间奏.

How do you pronounce “interlude”?

interlude is pronounced /ˈɪntərˌl(j)uːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ter · lude.

How do you use “interlude” in a sentence?

The concert included two interludes where a local band performed. (音乐会包括两个插曲,其中一个是当地乐队的演出。)

What are synonyms for “interlude”?

interval, pause, break, intermission — all close in meaning to interlude (n. a short period of time between events in which something different happens).

Is “interlude” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. interlude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “interlude”?

inter (between)+lud (game)+e→ interlude (an entertaining pause between two things).

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