duet

[duːˈɛt]

duet Definition

• 1. a performance by two people, especially singers, instrumentalists, or dancers
• 2. a musical composition for two performers

Using duet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The duet between the two singers was beautiful.

• Example

  They performed a duet on the piano and violin.

• Example

  The ballet featured a duet between the lead dancers.

duet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duet

• pair
• couple
• twosome

Phrases with duet

• sing a duet

  to perform a song with another singer

  Example

  She sang a duet with her sister at the concert.

• dance a duet

  to perform a dance with another dancer

  Example

  The two ballerinas danced a duet in the second act.

• play a duet

  to perform a musical piece with another musician

  Example

  They played a duet on the guitar and flute.

Origins of duet

from Italian 'duetto', diminutive of 'duo', meaning 'two'

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Summary: duet in Brief

A 'duet' [duːˈɛt] is a performance or musical composition for two people, such as singers, instrumentalists, or dancers. It can be a beautiful and harmonious pairing, as in 'The duet between the two singers was beautiful,' or a dynamic and energetic one, as in 'The ballet featured a duet between the lead dancers.' 'Duet' can also be used as a verb to describe performing together, as in 'They played a duet on the guitar and flute.'