WordHive Learning Dictionary

Duet

noun

Duet means a performance by two singers or musicians together.

4 letters 1 syllable

What does Duet mean?

Duet means a performance by two singers or musicians together.

Dictionary definition

A performance by two singers or musicians together.

Example sentences

Duet in a sentence

easy

The singers performed a duet at the concert.

medium

A duet needs two performers working together.

hard

The piano and violin duet sounded gentle and bright.

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Practice the meaning of Duet

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does duet mean?

Practice 2

Which choice is closest in meaning to duet?

Practice 3

Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for duet?

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Duet

Voice settings
Sounds like

duet

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Synonyms

Words like Duet

two-person performanceA performance by two people.
musical pairTwo musicians performing together.
vocal pairTwo singers performing together.
Antonyms

Opposite words

soloA performance by one person.
chorusA group of many singers.
Synonym practice

Want to practice duet synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The duet sounded lovely in music class," then compare close word choices. Practice duet synonyms.

Word family

Duet word family

Base word

duet

noun

duet

Base form of duet.

Related words
Student support

Understand Duet

Hint for students

A duet is music performed by two singers or players.

Common mix-up

A duet is not the same as a choir. A duet has two performers; a choir has a group.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows duet without using the word duet. Model sentence: Two violinists played the same song together on stage. Clue words: two violinists, played, same song, together Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show exactly two performers making music together?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'The two singers performed a duet.' Why does duet fit better than solo?