interval
//ˈɪntərvəl//
Noun
intervalSingular
intervalsPlural
1
A period of time between two events or activities.
There was a long interval between the two meetings.
2
A space or gap between two objects or points.
Plant the trees at regular intervals of two meters.
3
A short break between parts of a performance, such as a play or concert.
We bought drinks during the interval.
4
In music, the difference in pitch between two notes.
The interval between C and G is called a perfect fifth.