Definitions for entr'acteɑnˈtrækt, ɑ̃-
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
en•tr'acteɑnˈtrækt, ɑ̃-(n.)
the interval between two consecutive acts of a theatrical or operatic performance.
Category: Music and Dance, Showbiz
a performance, as of music or dancing, given during such an interval.
Category: Music and Dance, Showbiz
a piece of music or the like for such performance.
Category: Music and Dance, Showbiz
Origin of entr'acte:
1740–50; < F, =entre between (< L inter) +acteact
Princeton's WordNet
entr'acte(noun)
the interlude between two acts of a play
interlude, intermezzo, entr'acte(noun)
a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance
Webster Dictionary
Entr'acte(noun)
the interval of time which occurs between the performance of any two acts of a drama
Entr'acte(noun)
a dance, piece of music, or interlude, performed between two acts of a drama
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