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duet

Pronunciation: /djuːˈɛt/

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Definition of duet

noun

  • a performance by two singers, instrumentalists, or dancers: performing duets with famous foreign artists
  • a musical composition for two performers: a simple duet for two cellos

verb (duets, duetting, duetted)

[no object]
  • perform a duet: they duetted at the tribute concert he duetted with Johnny on a ballad

Derivatives

duettist

noun

Origin:

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

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