Pause in proceedings (9)

I believe the answer is:

interlude

(Other definitions for interlude that I've seen before include "Breathing space" , "Entr'acte" , "Intervening period" , "Break in performance" , "Hiatus" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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