what is interlude in music

An interlude in music is an instrumental section that connects different parts of a song or serves as a transitional piece between tracks on an album. Interludes can be within-track interludes, between-track interludes, or skits, and are found in various music genres. They can vary in length and style, providing a break for the listener and enhancing the overall musical experience. Interludes can be used in many different ways, but most commonly they are used to transition from one part of a song to another, add a climax to a piece of music, change the mood of a song, or break up the traditional structure of a song that goes from verse to chorus and then another verse. They can also be used to introduce change in melody, rhythm, or tempo in a song. Interludes can be only instrumental, accompanied by vocals, or just have no music at all. They are usually shorter in duration than the rest of the tracks in an album.