Entr'acte (Noun)
Meaning 1
A brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The interlude between two acts of a play.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The audience milled about in the lobby during the entr'acte, chatting about the surprising twist at the end of the first act.
- During the entr'acte, the crew frantically made adjustments to the set in preparation for the more dramatic scenes of the second act.
- As the orchestra launched into a lively waltz, the entr'acte took on a celebratory atmosphere, lifting the mood of the crowd.
- After the heavy emotional scenes of the first act, the lighthearted music played during the entr'acte helped to lift the mood and clear the audience's heads.
- In a departure from traditional entr'acte practice, the production included a choreographed dance piece between acts, keeping the energy level high and engaging the audience further.