duet
Americannoun
noun
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Also called (esp for instrumental compositions): duo. a musical composition for two performers or voices
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an action or activity performed by a pair of closely connected individuals
verb
Other Word Forms
- duettist noun
Etymology
Origin of duet
1730–40; earlier duett < Italian duetto, equivalent to du ( o ) duet + -etto -et
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Sam Fender follows his Mercury Prize win with four nominations, including album of the year and best single for his duet with Dean, Rein Me In.
From BBC
A surreal drum duet between two East Asian world leaders has set the internet abuzz - and put a spotlight on Japan and South Korea's diplomatic relationship.
From BBC
While Shawn Mendes brought out Maggie Rogers for an earnest, resilient duet of “Youth,” Blood Orange and Daniel Caesar each broke down their expansive productions into bedside folk.
From Los Angeles Times
Mangold has a showy falsetto that heightens Noah’s vulnerable longing, but the duets with Cheers’ Allie aren’t lyrically sophisticated enough to provide the relationship with much depth.
From Los Angeles Times
Long a symbol of glamour and desire, Brigitte Bardot's image was forged in a cluster of cult films and pop duets.
From Barron's
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