/in'teuhr met"soh, -med"zoh/ , n. , pl. intermezzos, intermezzi /-met"see, -med"zee/
1. a short dramatic, musical, or other entertainment of light character, introduced between the acts of a drama or opera.
2. a short musical composition between main divisions of an extended musical work.
3. a short, independent musical composition.
[ 1805-15; intermedium; see INTERMEDIARY ]