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Noun: duo (duos,dui)  'd(y)oo,ow
  1. Two items of the same kind
    "The duo walked hand in hand, like lovers twain";
    - couple, pair, twosome, twain, brace, span, yoke, couplet, duet, dyad, duad
     
  2. Two performers or singers who perform together
    "The famous duo released their latest album to critical acclaim";
    - duet
     
  3. A pair who associate with one another
    "the engaged duo";
    - couple, twosome, duet
     
  4. A musical composition for two performers
    "The soprano and tenor sang a beautiful duo from the opera";
    - duet

Derived forms: dui, duos

Type of: 2, composition, II, musical composition, musical group, musical organisation [Brit], musical organization, opus, pair, piece, piece of music, two

Encyclopedia: Duo, West Virginia