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Duet vs. Duo — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Duet and Duo

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Duet

A duet is a musical composition for two performers in which the performers have equal importance to the piece, often a composition involving two singers or two pianists. It differs from a harmony, as the performers take turns performing a solo section rather than performing simultaneously.

Duo

A pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
The comedy duo Laurel and Hardy

Duet

A performance by two singers, instrumentalists, or dancers
Performing duets with famous foreign artists

Duo

A duet
Two duos for violin and viola

Duet

Perform a duet
He duetted with Johnny on a ballad
They duetted at the tribute concert
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Duo

(Music) A duet, especially two performers singing or playing together.

Duet

A composition for two voices or two instruments.

Duo

Two people or two things in close association
A duo of negotiators.

Duet

A group of two singers or two instrumentalists.

Duo

Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.
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Duet

A pair.

Duo

Any pair of two people.

Duet

To perform a duet.

Duo

Any cocktail consisting of a spirit and a liqueur.

Duet

(music) A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).

Duo

A song in two parts; a duet.

Duet

(music) A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.

Duo

A composition for two performers; a duet.

Duet

A pair or couple, especially one that is harmonious or elegant.

Duo

Two items of the same kind

Duet

(intransitive) To perform a duet.

Duo

Two performers or singers who perform together

Duet

To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song.

Duo

A pair who associate with one another;
The engaged couple
An inseparable twosome

Duet

(transitive) To perform (sing, play, etc.) as a duet.

Duo

A musical composition for two performers

Duet

(transitive) (of two people) To say at the same time, to chorus.

Duet

A composition for two performers, whether vocal or instrumental.

Duet

Two items of the same kind

Duet

Two performers or singers who perform together

Duet

A pair who associate with one another;
The engaged couple
An inseparable twosome

Duet

A musical composition for two performers

Duet

(ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)

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