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duetting

American  
[doo-et-ing, dyoo-] / duˈɛt ɪŋ, dyu- /

noun

Animal Behavior.
  1. turn-taking by two birds in the execution of a song pattern.


Etymology

Origin of duetting

duet + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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The show featured several moving live performances from elders: Tracy Chapman duetting with Luke Combs on “Fast Car,” a striking Joni Mitchell singalong and a closing stomper from Billy Joel.

From New York Times • Feb. 6, 2024

The extended-jam romp through the band’s best-known hit poured gasoline on a fire that kept raging through an unforgettable encore that began with Gahan and Gore duetting on a ghostly “Waiting for the Night.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Californian singer-songwriter Rosie Gaines took an unprecedented role on Diamonds and Pearls, duetting with Prince on several songs, including the title track.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023

Lynn seemed to be everywhere in the late ’70s and early ’80s: performing with the Muppets, singing at President Carter’s inauguration, duetting on TV with Frank Sinatra.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2022

Roger's cheeks were blazing—the fire and the Doctor still duetting....

From When the Yule Log Burns A Christmas Story by Dalrymple, Leona

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