The time intervals between detected bursts range from seconds (one pulse period) to hours.

I can remember crying out between bursts of sobs: "I'm too young to be a soldier."

"They're regrouping," he called back over his shoulder between bursts.

And there are honest, elucidating moments between bursts of music.

He waited for a pause between bursts of fire.

Yawning between manic bursts of words, he was clearly uncomfortable.

Between bursts of gunfire, the chatter was fast and nervous.

Between bursts of coughing, he groaned deep in his chest.

With automatic fire selected, the bolt would remain open between bursts to provide maximum cooling.

Shouts of confusion in the water were heard between bursts.