Полісемія понять: інтермецо, інтермедія, інтерлюдія
Polysemy of the concepts intermezzo, intermedia, interlude

Summary/Abstract: The study deals with the research of the origin of the concept «intermezzo»; the commonness, interaction, closeness and individual characteristics of genres «intermezzo», «intermedia», «interlude». In a musicology genre intermezzo didn’t attract researchers’ attention, although it emerged in the context of the bright romantic artistic tendencies of XIX century. This fact actualizes the consideration of the origin and interpretation of «intermezzo» as a concept. Methodology. The methodology of the research involves the application of the etymological and comparative methods. The mentioned methods allow us to analyse the concept «intermezzo» and the genres – «intermezzo», «intermedia», «interlude». Scientific Novelty. The definition of the concept «intermezzo» and genres of «intermedia», «interludia» are suggested. The peculiarities of the appearance of «intermezzo» as an independent genre are defined. Conclusions. Intermezzo as an independent genre is quite complicated work, which appeared in the Romantic epoch for the piano. It expresses a certain and quite diverse picture of humans’ deep emotions. At the same time, intermezzo as an independent instrumental play of the second half of XIX – XX centuries, keeps also performing its more early function, being an integral part of a larger work. Finally, inside it, intermezzo may perform transitional or contrast and also an independent function.

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