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Definition of 'entr'acte'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) entr'acte
the interval between two consecutive acts of a theatrical or operatic performance.

2. entr'acte
a performance, as of music or dancing, given during such an interval.

3. entr'acte
a piece of music or the like for such performance.

Etymology: (1740–50; < F, =entre between (< L inter) +acteact)

Definition of 'entr'acte'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) entr'acte
the interlude between two acts of a play

2. (noun) interlude, intermezzo, entr'acte
a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance

Definition of 'entr'acte'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) entr'acte
the interval of time which occurs between the performance of any two acts of a drama

2. (noun) entr'acte
a dance, piece of music, or interlude, performed between two acts of a drama

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