A short or simple duet; a brief musical composition for two voices or instruments.
From Italian 'duettino,' a diminutive form of 'duetto' (duet). The -ino suffix indicates smallness or brevity, common in Italian music terminology (like 'bambino' for little child).
Classical composers used 'duettino' to mark sections that were quicker, lighter, or less formally developed than a full duet—it's the musical equivalent of a comedic aside in a play. You rarely hear the term today because modern musicians just say 'short duet.'
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