Duet: meaning, definitions and examples

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duet

 

[ djuหหˆษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music

A duet is a performance or composition for two people, especially in music. It involves two performers working together to create a harmonious piece.

Synonyms

couple, duo, pair

Examples of usage

  • They sang a beautiful duet together.
  • The duet between the violin and the piano was enchanting.
Context #2 | Noun

acting

In acting, a duet refers to a scene or performance involving two actors who interact with each other to convey a story or emotions.

Synonyms

pairing, two-hander

Examples of usage

  • The duet between the two lead actors was the highlight of the play.
  • They delivered a powerful duet in the emotional climax of the movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "duet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dueto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅเค—เคฒ (yugal)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Duett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ duet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒฅใ‚จใƒƒใƒˆ (dyuetto)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dรบo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“€์—ฃ (dyu-es)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู†ุงุฆูŠ (thunai)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duet

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบŒ้‡ๅฅ (รจrzhรฒngzรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ duet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญeyki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ (dueti)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรบo

Word origin

The word 'duet' originated from the Italian word 'duetto', which means 'a composition for two performers'. The concept of duets has been present in music and performing arts for centuries, allowing artists to collaborate and create beautiful harmonies. Duet performances have been a popular form of musical expression across various genres, from classical music to pop songs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,345, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.