entr'acte
Between the acts
An entr'acte is an interval between acts of a play or opera, or the music or entertainment performed during that break.
The term comes from French, literally meaning "between acts." By extension, it can describe any interlude or pause between main events: The cocktail hour served as an entr'acte before dinner.
Interrupt continuity
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- respiteShort pause from hardship
- breatherBrief period of rest
- hiatusBreak in activity
recess · halftime · downtime · intermezzo · rest · lull · gap · cessation
Brief linking musical passage
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
- movementChange in position
segue · incidental music · fanfare · reprise · leitmotif · score · pit orchestra · conductor
Theatrical art combining song
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
- stageRaised performance platform
playbill · curtain · auditorium · orchestra · balcony · box seats · usher · program
Entryway or influence-seeking
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
- minglingCasual social interaction
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
networking · discussion · critique · buzz · anticipation · schmoozing · gathering · audience
break
Interrupt continuity
hiatus · recess · halftime · downtime · intermezzo · rest · lull · gap · cessation · divertissement
intermezzo
Brief linking musical passage
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- preludeIntroductory piece or event
- orchestralFor a symphony ensemble
movement · segue · incidental music · fanfare · reprise · leitmotif · score · pit orchestra · conductor · instrumental
opera
Theatrical art combining song
- balletClassical dance on pointe
- overtureIntroductory orchestral piece
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
stage · playbill · curtain · auditorium · orchestra · balcony · box seats · usher · program · foyer
lobby
Entryway or influence-seeking
conversation · networking · discussion · critique · buzz · anticipation · schmoozing · gathering · audience
champagne
Effervescent celebratory wine
- wineFermented grape beverage
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
- concessionYielding a point
canapés · coffee · tea · beverage · prosecco · aperitif · nibbles · hors d'oeuvres
- soundtracksfilm score, theme music, original score, main theme, end credits
- musical passagesintermezzo, passage, cadenza, prelude, postlude
- stage interludesintermission, intermezzo, act break, incidental music
- musical cuessting, stinger, cue, fanfare, bumper
- musicalsWicked, Les Miserables, Cats, Chicago, Grease
- breaksbreak, crack, pause, fracture, shatter
entr'acteact
Deed or performance
performance · scene · dramatic action · main event · main act
interval, interact, interaction, interlude, interactive, interactions, interactivity