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Noun: duet  d(y)oo'et
  1. Two items of the same kind
    - couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, distich, duo, dyad, duad
     
  2. Two performers or singers who perform together
    - duette, duo
     
  3. A pair who associate with one another
    "the engaged duet";
    - couple, twosome, duo
     
  4. A musical composition for two performers
    - duette, duo
     
  5. (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
    - pas de deux
Verb: duet (duetted,duetting)  d(y)oo'et
  1. Play a duet

Derived forms: duetted, duetting, duets

Type of: 2, composition, dance, dancing, deuce, II, musical composition, musical group, musical organisation [Brit], musical organization, opus, pair, piece, piece of music, saltation, terpsichore, two

Part of: ballet, concert dance

Encyclopedia: Duet