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Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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9 words match “DUET”

DUET n.
A composition for two performers, whether vocal or instrumental.
DUETTINO n.
A duet of short extent and concise form.
DUETTO n.
See Duet.
DUO n.
A composition for two performers; a duet.
ENCORE v.
earance of; as, to encore a song or a singer. [Rebecca] insisted upon encoring one of the duets. Thackeray.
FIRST n.
The upper part of a duet, trio, etc., either vocal or instrumental; -- so called because it generally expresses the air, and has a preëminence in the combined effect.
MUSIC DRAMA n.
An opera in which the text and action are not interrupted by set arias, duets, etc., the music being determined throughout by dramatic appropriateness; musical drama of this character, in general. It involves the use of a kind of melodious declamation, the development of leitmotif, great orchestral elaboration, and a f…
OPERA n.
ssential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama.
U n.
u in tour. Etymologically U is most closely related to o, y (vowel), w, and v; as in two, duet, dyad, twice; top, tuft; sop, sup; auspice, aviary. See V, also O and Y. See Guide to Pronunciation, §§ 130-144.