Interlude/ˈɪntərluːd/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Short Duration An interlude is temporarily brief, separating sections of longer activity. After a two-hour debate, they took a five-minute interlude. Pro Tip 2/3Use in Speech Use 'interlude' to indicate a short pause when speaking to give clarity. Let's take a brief interlude before we tackle the next topic. Pro Tip 3/3Neutral Tone 'Interlude' is usually neutral and doesn't imply the reason for the break. There will be a 15-minute interlude in the workshop for refreshments.