duo

Two people who work together, especially singers or musicians who perform together.

• The duo played three songs.
• She formed a comedy duo with her brother.
• The talented duo have worked together for twenty years.

Similar words: pair, double act

Common phrases: comedy duo, musical duo, singing duo, talented duo

Two people considered together as a pair.

• The duo arrived together.
• The unlikely duo became close friends.
• Everyone smiled when the familiar duo walked into the café.

Similar words: pair, twosome

Common phrases: unlikely duo, inseparable duo, the familiar duo

A song or piece of music written for two singers or players.

• They sang a short duo.
• The concert ended with a duo for two violins.
• He wrote several duos for young singers.

How to use it: duo for + instruments or voices (She composed a duo for flute and piano.)

Similar words: duet

Common phrases: piano duo, vocal duo, duo for violin