divertissement

Definition of the French term divertissement in music:

1. entertainment, amusement
2. short ballet or other choreographic performance serving as an interlude in an opera or other play
3. divertimento (light and entertaining piece of music for a small group of players)
4. broad term that may refer to several types of entertaining pieces, collections of pieces, or theatrical performances (especially in the 17th and 18th centuries)