duetto

duet

noun doo-ET-toh Rare

Origin: From Italian duo (two) + diminutive suffix -etto; literally 'little duo'.

Also means

duo

Usage Note

Duetto refers to a musical piece for two performers or, loosely, any pairing that performs together. In opera, the duetto d'amore (love duet) is a staple; outside music, Italians also use it humorously for two people always seen together. The diminutive suffix -etto does not make it sound small — it is the standard term.

Examples

"Il duetto finale è bellissimo."

Natural Translation

The final duet is beautiful.

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