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How to pronounce entr'acte in English?

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Synonyms interlude, intermezzo
Type of show
Type Words
Type of interlude

Examples of entr'acte

entr'acte
In this sense, an intermezzo is similar to the entr'acte.
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In contrast to an entr'acte, an interquel utilizes the same kind of resources and magnitude as the parts it joins.
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The entr'acte is the most exotic, with sharp rhythms, exotic percussion, chromaticism and descending tetrachords.
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Like an interquel, an entr'acte can take the action from one part of a large-scale drama to the next by completing the missing links.
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In the pivotal role of Ellie, who must switch from virginal intensity to mandarin self-possession in the flick of an entr'acte, Amy Irving is a revelation.
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The orchestra under music director Thomas W. Douglas did fine during the show, but the short overture and entr'acte seemed mushy with no distinct musical themes emerging.
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The second entr'acte paints the landscape of the act with a serene arching melody on the flute over a harp accompaniment, with other instruments entering to converse with the flute.
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While it had no overture, entr'acte music, or exit music, it was shown on a two-performance-a-day basis with an intermission, as nearly all roadshow releases were.
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More examples
  • The interlude between two acts of a play
  • Interlude: a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance
  • Entr'acte is French for "between the acts" (German: Zwischenspiel, Italian: Intermezzo, Spanish: Intermedio). ...
  • An 'overture' played at the start of the second part or act of a performance. Can be used to describe any music played in the interval.
  • Short entertainment (such as a song or dance) inserted between the acts of a play; also, the musical overture preceding the second act of a musical theater piece.
  • A musical composition played between acts or between scenes within an act of an opera.
  • (Fr.). A light instrumental composition or short ballet for performance between acts.