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duet - What does it mean?

Definition of 'duet'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (music) A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).
  • A pair or couple, especially one that is harmonious or elegant.
  • * 2005 , James Henderson, Caribbean and the Bahamas
  • The fare is Caribbean with an Asian touch — millefeuille of sun-dried tomato, Paris mushrooms and chargrilled local asparagus followed by a duet of chicken and shrimp...

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To perform a duet.
  • (intransitive|zoology|of male and female pairs) To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song.
  • Usage notes

    * In the UK and other Commonwealth countries, the present and past participles of this verb are often spelled with a double T: duetted and duetting

    See also

    * solo * trio * quartet * quintet * sextet * septet * octet * nonet

    Anagrams

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