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interlude

in.ter.lude \'int-*r-.lu:d\ n [ME enterlude, fr. ML interludium, fr. L 
   inter- + ludus] play - more at LUDICROUS 1a: a light or farcical 
   entertainment between the acts of a mystery or mora lity play or presented 
   at a fete 1b: a farce or comedy derived from these entertainments  2: a 
   performance or entertainment between the acts of a play  3: an intervening 
   or interruptive period, space, or event : INTERVALM 4: a musical 
   composition inserted between the parts of a longer composition , a drama, 
   or a religious service