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duello

duello

9.9
A passage in music or drama where two performers play against each other
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : duelo
  • The composer wrote a duello for piano and cello, highlighting the strengths of both instruments.

Examples

  • In the play, the climactic duello between the two leads showcased their acting skills.

  • The violinists engaged in a lively duello that captivated the entire audience.

  • The performers engaged in a thrilling duello on stage.

  • Did you see the duello between the two dancers?

  • The violinists engaged in a lively duello that captivated the entire audience.

  • In the play, the climactic duello between the two leads showcased their acting skills.

  • The composer wrote a duello for piano and cello, highlighting the strengths of both instruments.

Synonyms

duel
vsduello
38 5.5

A contest between two skilled opponents, for example two teams or candidates

is limited to musical or dramatic passages between two performers

How Competitive

showdown
101 4.3
duel
27 6.5
duello
  • Archaic
9.9
duet
31 3.1
collaboration
150 4.0

Surface Forms

duello singular
duellos plural

Etymology

Duello is also used for a musical or dramatic contest between two performers, keeping the original idea of a 'fight'. A helpful way to remember this is to think of a musical duet or duo, where two players answer each other like rivals, so duello describes a back-and-forth contest in music or drama.