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noun

das Duo, -s

duo

Eine Gruppe aus zwei Personen, die gemeinsam etwas machen, zum Beispiel Musik.

Definition & meaning

A Duo is a group or pair made up of two people or things, especially two performers who work or perform together.

It can also refer to a musical or entertainment act consisting of two performers. For a musical piece written for two performers, Duett is often the more usual term.

Grammar & Word origin

Duo is a neuter noun: das Duo. Its plural is die Duos. It was borrowed from Italian duo, ultimately from Latin duo, meaning “two.” It is not formed from smaller German words.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Paar — a general pair of two people or things; unlike Duo, it does not necessarily suggest performing or working together.
  • Zweiergruppe — a group of two; more literal and less suggestive of a performing partnership.
  • Trio — a contrasting term for a group of three.
  • Einzelperson — one person rather than two; a contrast by number.

Common phrases & collocations

  • ein eingespieltes Duo — a well-coordinated duo
  • ein dynamisches Duo — a dynamic duo
  • ein Duo bilden — to form a duo
  • im Duo auftreten — to perform as a duo

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Examples

Das Duo spielt heute Abend live.noun

The duo is playing live tonight.

Gestern hat das Duo im Café ruhig geprobt.noun

Yesterday the duo rehearsed quietly in the café.

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