Duet Meaning in English
word
/djuˈɛt/, /duˈɛt/
doo-ET or dyoo-ET
/djuːˈɛt/
dyoo-ET
Definition
A performance, especially in music or singing, by two people together; can also refer to the piece of music written for two performers.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in music; can be used for instrumental or vocal pieces. 'Duet' always involves two performers—any gender. Do not confuse with 'duo' (the pair themselves, not the performance). Often used as both noun (“a duet”) and less commonly verb (“to duet”).
Spanish: dúo - duetoPortuguese (BR): dueto - dueto musicalPortuguese (PT): dueto - duoChinese (Simplified): 二重唱 - 二重奏Chinese (Traditional): 二重唱 - 二重奏Hindi: युगल गीतArabic: ثنائي غنائيBengali: যুগল গান - যুগল পরিবেশনাRussian: дуэтJapanese: デュエットVietnamese: song ca - bản song tấuKorean: 듀엣Turkish: düetUrdu: دوئتIndonesian: duet
Example Sentences
They sang a beautiful duet at the concert.
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This piano piece is a duet for two players.
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We practiced our duet all week.
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The singers surprised everyone with a jazz duet.
natural
Do you want to do a duet with me at karaoke night?
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Their romantic duet became an instant hit online.
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