intermezzo

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Synonyms: intermezzi, intermezzos, intermedio

Antonyms: intermezzi, intermezzos, intermedio

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|arts|music}} A short piece of [[music]] or [[act]] in the [[interval]] of the main [[spectacle]]; a theatrical [[interlude]].
2. {{lb|en|cuisine}} 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.<ref>The Daily Meal, [https://www.thedailymeal.com/brief-history-intermezzo-and-11-favorites "A Brief History of the Palate Cleanser — and 11 Favorites!"], ''Caroline Lange'', 21 June 2013</ref><ref>"Last Call", Brad Thomas Parsons, 2019; {{ISBN|9780399582776}}</ref><ref>"Countdown to Your Perfect Wedding", Joyce Scardina Becker, 2007; {{ISBN|9781429901659}}</ref>
3. {{lb|en|chess}} A tactical [[move]] which [[interrupt]]s the [[execution]] of the current [[plan]].

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