[ ˌɪntə'mɛtsəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural intermezzi -'mɛtsi or ~s )
1》 a short connecting instrumental movement in an opera or other musical work.
↘a short piece for a solo instrument.
2》 a light dramatic or other performance between the acts of a play.
Origin
C18: from Ital., from L. intermedium 'interval'.