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duet

du·et [ doo ét ] (plural du·ets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. composition for two performers: an instrumental or vocal composition written for two performers of equal importance

2. pair: a pair of people, animals, or things

[Mid-18th century. < Italian duetto, literally "little duo" or German Duett< Latin duo "two"]

du·et·tist noun
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