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Interlude (Noun)

An intervening period or episode.

Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.

The musician used a haunting interlude to separate the two distinct parts of the song, showcasing his creative skill.
During the summer break, the family treated the period as an interlude of tranquility before their children went back to school.
The comedy sketch served as a humorous interlude between the serious speeches at the awards ceremony.
As the company navigated financial difficulties, the discovery of a new investor proved to be a brief interlude of optimism.
The couple looked back at their backpacking trip around Europe as a carefree interlude before they settled into married life and started a family.

A brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The orchestra took a brief interlude to adjust their seats and tune their instruments before resuming the symphony.
A lively dance number served as a delightful interlude between the dramatic scenes of the musical.
During the interlude, the audience was treated to a beautiful rendition of Chopin's Nocturne on solo piano.
A comedy sketch was used as a lighthearted interlude between the two intense acts of the play.
As the lights dimmed for a moment, the audience watched a short video interlude showcasing the history of the ballet company.