duet

Plural: duets

Noun

two items of the same kind
two performers or singers who perform together
a pair who associate with one another
a musical composition for two performers
(ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble).
A song composed for and/or performed by a duo.
A pair or couple, especially one that is harmonious or elegant.

Verb

Verb Forms: duetted, duetting, duets

To perform a musical composition or activity meant for two participants.
To perform a duet.
To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song.
To perform (sing, play, etc.) as a duet.
(of two people) To say at the same time, to chorus.

Examples

The two players would often duet on the board, collaboratively finding words.

Origin / Etymology

PIE word
*dwóh₁
From Italian duetto (“short musical composition for two voices”), diminutive of due (“two”).

Synonyms

brace, couple, couplet, distich, duad, duette, duo, dyad, pair, pas de deux, span, twain, twosome, yoke

Scrabble Score: 5

duet: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
duet: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
duet: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

duet: valid Words With Friends Word