'Divertissement' definitions:
Definition of 'Divertissement'
From: GCIDE
- Divertissement \Di`ver`tisse`ment"\, n. [F.] A short ballet, or other entertainment, between the acts of a play. --Smart. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'divertissement'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- act,
- afterpiece,
- amusement,
- bit,
- capriccio,
- caprice,
- chaser,
- curtain,
- curtain call,
- curtain raiser,
- dissipation,
- distraction,
- diversion,
- divertimento,
- divertisement,
- enjoyment,
- entertainment,
- epilogue,
- exode,
- exodus,
- expository scene,
- fantasia,
- finale,
- hoke act,
- humoresque,
- interlude,
- intermezzo,
- intermission,
- introduction,
- medley,
- mirth,
- number,
- passe-temps,
- pastime,
- pleasure,
- potpourri,
- prologue,
- recreation,
- regalement,
- relaxation,
- romance,
- romanza,
- routine,
- scene,
- shtick,
- sketch,
- skit,
- solace,
- song and dance,
- stand-up comedy act,
- striptease,
- turn