An extended piece in three or more movements for symphony orchestra, An instrumental overture or interlude, as in early opera, An elaborate composition in three or more movements, essentially similar in construction to a sonata, but written for an orchestra, and usually of far grander proportions and more varied elements

A short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time, A short act or piece between others, as in a play; an interlude; hence, intermediate employment or time, verb_ To act upon each other; as, two agents mutually interact, act together or towards others or with others, intransitive verb_ To act on each other

A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arias, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama, drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes, A building designed for the performance of such works; an opera house