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 Definitions of intermezzo  [ˈmɛt si, -ˈmɛd zi]  

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Definition of 'intermezzo' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) intermezzo
a short dramatic, musical, or other entertainment of light character introduced between the acts of a drama or opera.

2.  intermezzo
a short musical composition between main divisions of an extended musical work.

3.  intermezzo
a short independent musical composition.

Etymology:  (1805–15; < It, alter. of intermedio < LL intermedium; see intermediate1)

Definition of 'intermezzo' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) intermezzo
a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony

2. (noun) intermezzo
a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera

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


Definition of 'intermezzo' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) intermezzo
an interlude; an intermede. See Intermede



'intermezzo' - Nearby Entries  

intermediator  interment  intermeshed  intermezzo  interminable  interminably  intermingled  



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