English Explanatory Dictionary

duet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.
verb
  1. To perform a duet.
  2. To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song.
  3. To perform (sing, play, etc.) as a duet.
  4. (of two people) To say at the same time, to chorus.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/djuˈɛt/ /duˈɛt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-duet.wav

Word forms

duet duets duetting dueting duetted dueted

Etymology

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

Synonyms

pair twosome duo couple

Related words

dual duo solo trio quartet quintet sextet septet octet nonet

Derived words

duetist duetlike duetter duettist virtual duet
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