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duet.

A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/djuˈɛt//duˈɛt/
  1. A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).

  2. A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.

  3. A pair or couple, especially one that is harmonious or elegant.

Where this word comes from

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Italian duetto (“short musical composition for two voices”), diminutive of due (“two”).

verb/djuˈɛt//duˈɛt/
  1. To perform a duet.

    intransitive
  2. To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song.

    intransitive
  3. To perform (sing, play, etc.) as a duet.

    transitive
  4. (of two people) To say at the same time, to chorus.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

PIE word *dwóh₁ From Italian duetto (“short musical composition for two voices”), diminutive of due (“two”).

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