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interlude Synonyms

Another word for interlude

Choosing another word for interlude depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An intervening period of time or an episode that contrasts with what goes before and after.

Usage Example

"Their weekend trip to the mountains provided a peaceful interval during a stressful semester."

Strongest
interval
Strong
intermission
respite
break
pause
hiatus
interregnum
breather

• noun (Context 2)

A short musical composition, dramatic piece, or entertainment performed between the acts of a play, verses of a hymn, or sections of an opera.

Usage Example

"The orchestra played a brief instrumental entr'acte while the stage crew changed the scenery."

Strongest
entr'acte
intermezzo
Strong
divertissement

• verb (Context 3)

To insert or interpose an intervening period, event, or musical passage between other parts.

Usage Example

"The composer interluded several folk melodies between the main symphonic movements."

Strong
interpose
intersperse
interject
interpolate

Opposites of interlude

The opposite of interlude shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuation
continuity
See all opposites of interlude

• Nearby Words

interlocked
interlocking
interloper
interlude
intermarry
intermediary
intermediate

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interlude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interlude
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