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Definition interlude in British English

interlude noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɪntə(r)ˌluːd/
1

a short period of time between two longer periods

Example

Except for a 12-year interlude, the World Cup has been held every four years since 1930.

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2

a short piece of music played between the separate parts of a play

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Definition interlude in British English