noun
Uncommon
duet
dyoo-EHT
Duet (noun) means a piece of music performed by two singers or instrumentalists. Example: “The two sopranos sang a duet from the second act.”
noun
1
A piece of music performed by two singers or instrumentalists.
"The two sopranos sang a duet from the second act."
"He wrote a piano duet for himself and his daughter."
verb
1
To perform something together as a pair.
"The two artists duetted on the closing track of the album."
How to use duet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA song or piece of music for exactly two performers, or the act of performing one together.
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Common pairings
sing a duet
a piano duet
duet with someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- duets
- Third person singular
- duets
- Past tense
- duetted, dueted
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Etymology
From Italian duetto, a diminutive of due, "two."
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Rhymes for duet
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What does “duet” mean?
The word “duet” means a piece of music performed by two singers or instrumentalists. In plain terms, a song or piece of music for exactly two performers, or the act of performing one together.
How do you pronounce “duet”?
“Duet” is pronounced dyoo-EHT (/djuˈɛt/ in IPA).
How do you use “duet” in a sentence?
Here is “duet” used in a sentence: “The two sopranos sang a duet from the second act.”
What is another word for “duet”?
Words with a similar meaning to “duet” include pair and twosome.
What part of speech is “duet”?
Depending on how it is used, “duet” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “duet” come from?
The word “duet” comes from Italian. From Italian duetto, a diminutive of due, "two.".
Is “duet” a common word?
“Duet” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “duet” have?
“Duet” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of music performed by two singers or instrumentalists.
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