interval pause
[ˈɪntərvəl pɔːz]
nounpl: interval pauses
pausa de intervalo
1. A temporary break or cessation in activity, typically occurring between sections or parts of a performance, event, or continuous action
The audience enjoyed refreshments during the interval pause between acts.
O público apreciou bebidas e lanches durante a pausa de intervalo entre os atos.
2. A scheduled rest period or break in a work, study, or performance schedule
There was a 15-minute interval pause before the second half of the concert began.
Houve uma pausa de intervalo de 15 minutos antes do início da segunda metade do concerto.
3. In music or audio, a brief silence or gap between musical phrases or sections
The composer used interval pauses to create dramatic effect in the symphony.
O compositor usou pausas de intervalo para criar efeito dramático na sinfonia.
In Brazil, 'intervalo' is a common word in schools for recess and in entertainment venues for intermission. The term 'pausa de intervalo' is more formal and typically used in professional or technical contexts. In the USA, this concept is integral to theater culture, sports events, and structured performances.
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