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entr'acte
CIDE DICTIONARY
entr'acte, n. [F. Cf. Interact.].
- The interval of time which occurs between the performance of any two acts of a drama. [1913 Webster]
- A dance, piece of music, or interlude, performed between two acts of a drama. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
entr'acte, n.
1 an interval between two acts of a play.
2 a piece of music or a dance performed during this.
1 an interval between two acts of a play.
2 a piece of music or a dance performed during this.
Etymology
F f. entre between + acte act
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