ˈɪntəlu:d n. 1 a a
pause between the acts of a
play. b
something performed or
done during this pause. 2 a an intervening
time,
space, or
event that contrasts
with what goes before or
after. b a
temporary amusement or
entertaining episode. 3 a
piece of
music played between
other pieces, the verses of a
hymn, etc. [ME, = a
light dramatic item between the acts of a
morality play, f. med.L interludium (as
INTER-, ludus play)]