Duet vs. Duo — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Duet and Duo
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Definitions
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)