The duet
Example: The duet sang beautifully at the school concert.
Definition
"The duet" refers to a musical composition or performance involving two singers or instrumentalists who perform together, often harmonizing or complementing each other's parts. It highlights collaboration between two performers in a piece of music.
Etymology
The term "the duet" comes from the Italian word 'duetto,' a diminutive of 'duo,' meaning 'two.' It entered English through musical terminology in the 18th century, reflecting the importance of paired performances in classical and popular music.
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"The duet" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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