Intermezzo (noun)

1. A short musical or dramatic performance, typically one staged between the acts of a play or opera.
2. A short intervening period of time or event.
3. A light, usually comic, opera or play.

Origin:

Early 18th century: from italian, from intermezzare 'interrupt', from latin inter- 'between' + mezzare 'to cut in two'.

Examples:

1. The intermezzo was a charming piece that lightened the mood of the audience.
2. She took an intermezzo from her work to have lunch.
3. The intermezzo was performed by a group of young musicians.
4. The intermezzo was a brief moment of peace between two wars.
5. This intermezzo is one of the most famous pieces of classical music.