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Definition of duet

duet

/duːˈɛt/
du · et
Plural:duets
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Past Simple:duetted
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Past Participle:duetted
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Present Participle:duetting
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• noun

1

A musical composition or performance for two voices or two instruments.

Example

"The two vocalists performed a moving duet at the close of the concert."

2

A pair of people or things acting or performing together.

Example

"The comedy duet kept the audience laughing throughout the evening."

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• verb

1

To sing or play a musical composition together with one other person.

Example

"She duetted with a famous jazz pianist on her latest album."

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• Rhymes for duet

• Nearby Words

duelist
duero
dues
duet
duff
duffel
dugite

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from Italian 'duetto', a diminutive of 'duo' (two), ultimately from Latin 'duo' meaning 'two'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Duet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/duet
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