Het intermezzo
Example: Het intermezzo in het concert bracht een verrassende wending.
Definition
"Het intermezzo" in music is a short, intermediate piece played between the main sections of a larger composition or performance, often providing a contrasting or light moment that offers listeners a brief break before the next segment begins.
Etymology
The term "het intermezzo" comes from Italian "intermezzo," meaning 'in between.' It entered Dutch as a loanword, capturing the idea of a musical interlude or pause between acts or movements. Did you know? The word literally means 'between pieces,' reflecting its role in performances.
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"Het intermezzo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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