entr'acte

Noun

Meaning

The interval of time which occurs between the performance of any two acts of a drama.

A dance, piece of music, or interlude, performed between two acts of a drama.

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"Opera Comique", The Era, 2 June 1878, Country Edition, 40(2071): p. 5, cols. 1–2 The Entr'acte and Limelight commented that the opera was reminiscent of Trial by Jury and Sorcerer but found it diverting and called the music "very charming. Source: Internet

The Entr'acte expresses its pleasure that Gilbert and Sullivan are reunited After The Grand Duke, the partners saw no reason to work together again. Source: Internet

Entr'acte cartoon: Bobby Abel to W. G. Grace: "Look here, we players intend to be sufficiently paid, as well as the so-called gentlemen!" Source: Internet

Stage Plays also to be Given", The Times, 31 January 1921, p. 8 The Entr'acte expresses its pleasure that Gilbert and Sullivan are reunited. Source: Internet

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