interval

/ˈɪntəvəl/noun
Middle School
1

A distance in space.

2

A period of time.

3

The difference (a ratio or logarithmic measure) in pitch between two notes, often referring to those two pitches themselves (otherwise known as a dyad).

4

A connected section of the real line which may be empty or have a length of zero.

5

An intermission.

6

half time, a scheduled intermission between the periods of play.

7

Either of the two breaks, at lunch and tea, between the three sessions of a day's play.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing