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duet

Syllabification: (du·et)
Pronunciation: /d(y)o͞oˈet/
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Definition of duet

noun

  • a performance by two people, especially singers, instrumentalists, or dancers.
  • a musical composition for two performers.

verb (duets, duetting, duetted)

[no object]
  • perform a duet.

Derivatives

duettist

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Italian duetto, diminutive of duo 'duet', from Latin duo 'two'

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