1. intermezzo(n = noun.communication) Array - a short movement coming between the major sections of a symphony; Array
is a kind of movement
2. intermezzo(n = noun.communication) Array - a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between acts of a drama or opera; Array
is a kind of composition, musical composition, opus, piece, piece of music
3. intermezzo(n = noun.act) entr'acte, interlude - a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance; Array
is a kind of show
An interlude; an intermede. See Intermede. [1913 Webster]
intermezzo, n. (pl. intermezzi or -os)
1 a a short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work. b a similar piece performed independently. c a short piece for a solo instrument.
2 a short light dramatic or other performance inserted between the acts of a play.
Etymology:
It. f. L intermedium interval (as INTERMEDIATE)