A short play performed between the acts of a bigger play for entertainment is?

A. an in media res
B. an interlude
C. an incantation
D. a deux ex machina

Correct Answer:

Option B – an interlude

Explanation

The word “interlude” directly translates to “between play” meaning, it is a break from the flow of a piece (whether music, a story, or a play).

A musical interlude, for example, which can also be referred to as a “bridge” is a part of the song that seems to deviate…