Difference between revisions of "Duet"
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| − | A '''duet''' is a musical composition or piece for two [[performers]]. In [ | + | A '''duet''' is a musical composition or piece for two [[performers]]. In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_music classical music], the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word '''''duo''''' is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as piano duet or piano four hands. A piece for two pianists performing together on separate pianos is referred to as a piano duo. |
"Duet" is also used as a verb for the [[act]] of [[performing]] a musical duet, or colloquially as a noun to refer to the performers of a duet. The word is also occasionally used in [[reference]] to non-musical activities performed together by two people. | "Duet" is also used as a verb for the [[act]] of [[performing]] a musical duet, or colloquially as a noun to refer to the performers of a duet. The word is also occasionally used in [[reference]] to non-musical activities performed together by two people. | ||
| − | In [ | + | In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_music Renaissance music], a duet specifically intended as a teaching tool, to be performed by teacher and student, was called a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicinium bicinium] (see [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89tude Étude]). |
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Latest revision as of 00:16, 13 December 2020
A duet is a musical composition or piece for two performers. In classical music, the term is most often used for a composition for two singers or pianists; with other instruments, the word duo is also often used. A piece performed by two pianists performing together on the same piano is referred to as piano duet or piano four hands. A piece for two pianists performing together on separate pianos is referred to as a piano duo.
"Duet" is also used as a verb for the act of performing a musical duet, or colloquially as a noun to refer to the performers of a duet. The word is also occasionally used in reference to non-musical activities performed together by two people.
In Renaissance music, a duet specifically intended as a teaching tool, to be performed by teacher and student, was called a bicinium (see Étude).
