duet

[ doo-et, dyoo- ]

noun

1. a musical composition for two voices or instruments.

duet

/ djuːˈɛt /

noun

1. Also called (esp for instrumental compositions)duo a musical composition for two performers or voices
2. an action or activity performed by a pair of closely connected individuals

verb

1. intr to perform a duet

Derived Forms

• duˈettist, noun

Other Words From

• du·ettist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of duet¹

1730–40; earlier duett < Italian duetto, equivalent to du ( o ) duet + -etto -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of duet¹

C18: from Italian duetto a little duet, from duo duet, from Latin: two

Example Sentences

“We treated it like any other duet, and duets are always about connection, either face-to-face or touch or feeling each other’s energy,” said Scott.

From Los Angeles Times

The album, which includes duets with Miley Cyrus and Post Malone, leans into the country genre and is the second of a planned trilogy that started with Renaissance.

From BBC

Taylor Swift leads the nominations with seven in total, including best artist and best video for Fortnight, her duet with Post Malone.

From BBC

Awards, raising questions about Nashville’s inclusivity — picked up Grammy nods in country duo/group performance with “II Most Wanted,” a duet with Miley Cyrus, and country song with “Texas Hold ’Em.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You start out playing in bands and doing duets,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• duo