Meaning of duet in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /d(j)uˈɛt/

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  1. Noun

    duet

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from Italian duetto, diminutive of duo‘duet’, from Latin duo‘two’

    Definitions

    1. two items of the same kind
  2. 2. two performers or singers who perform together
  3. 3. a pair who associate with one another

    Examples

    • « the engaged couple »
    • « an inseparable twosome »
  4. 4. a musical composition for two performers
  5. 5. (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)