duet Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun two items of the same kind
    twosome; span; distich; couple; duo; twain; yoke; couplet; pair; brace; dyad; duad.
  2. noun two performers or singers who perform together
    duette; duo.
  3. noun a pair who associate with one another
    twosome; couple; duo.
    • the engaged couple
    • an inseparable twosome
  4. noun a musical composition for two performers
    duette; duo.
  5. noun (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
    pas de deux.

WordNet


Du*et" noun
Etymology
Duetto.
Definitions
  1. (Mus.) A composition for two performers, whether vocal or instrumental.

Webster 1913