"The orchestra tuned up before performing Mozart's famous piano trio, which is actually mislabeled and should be called a duo since only two instruments are featured."
Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially, those who perform music together.
"The famous musical duo released their new album last week."
In plain English: A duo is just two people, animals, or things that are working together as a pair.
"The singing duo performed their hit song at the local festival."
Usage: Use duo to refer specifically to two individuals performing or working closely together, such as a musical pair or business partners. Avoid using it for any group larger than two members.
Proper Noun
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An unincorporated community in West Virginia
"Residents of Duo, an unincorporated community in West Virginia, enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle near the mountains."
Example Sentences
"The singing duo performed their hit song at the local festival."noun
"The musical duo performed their hit song for an enthusiastic crowd last night."noun
"Our travel duo decided to hike the mountains together this weekend."noun
"After years of friendship, they finally formed a business duo to start a bakery."noun
The English word duo comes from the French and Italian term for "two," which is derived from Latin. It shares its origin with the older English word two, both tracing back to a common ancient root meaning "two.