segues

Flows without stopping

Segues is the plural of segue, a smooth transition from one thing to another.

The term comes from music, where performers segue between pieces without pause, but it now applies broadly: The conversation segued into politics, The comedian's segues between bits were seamless.

As a noun, a segue is the transition itself: That was a perfect segue.

narrative

transition

Change from one state

bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
pivotPoint of rotation
shiftMovement or work period

connection · link · handoff · lead-in · setup · callback · cutaway · flashforward · interlude · meanwhile

musical

bridge

Structure spanning an obstacle

interludePause between sections
modulationVarying signals to transmit
transitionChange from one state

crossfade · outro · intro · vamp · turnaround · breakdown · medley · mashup · fadeout · cadence

smooth

seamless

Without visible joins

fluidSubstance that flows
gracefulElegant in movement
effortlessRequiring no strain

natural · organic · elegant · polished · deft · slick · artful · subtle · invisible · unforced

conversational

pivot

Point of rotation

redirectSend in new direction
tangentLine touching curve once
digressionVeering off topic

sidebar · detour · non sequitur · meanwhile · anyway · speaking of · incidentally · by the way

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