# Duet (Male-Female) — Vocal Style

> Two voices (male + female) sharing song. Romantic, conversational, dynamic.

## What it is
Two singers (typically one male, one female) alternating verses, sharing chorus, or harmonizing.

## Sub-types

### Trade verses
- Verse 1: female
- Verse 2: male
- Chorus: both together

### Call and response
- One sings phrase, other answers
- Conversational
- Examples: "I Got You Babe" — Sonny & Cher

### Harmonizing throughout
- Both sing together with harmony
- One leads, one supports
- Examples: Eagles, Fleetwood Mac

### Bridge duet
- Most of song one vocalist
- Bridge introduces second vocalist
- Examples: many ballads with featured artist

### True conversation
- Lyrics are dialogue between characters
- Examples: "Don't You Want Me" — Human League, "Islands in the Stream" — Kenny Rogers + Dolly Parton

## Famous duets
- "Endless Love" — Diana Ross + Lionel Richie
- "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" — Elton John + Kiki Dee
- "Beauty and the Beast" — Celine Dion + Peabo Bryson
- "Senorita" — Shawn Mendes + Camila Cabello
- "Shallow" — Lady Gaga + Bradley Cooper
- "Up Where We Belong" — Joe Cocker + Jennifer Warnes

## When to use
- Romantic songs (dialogue)
- Country duets (long tradition)
- Pop ballads (featured artist)
- Folk storytelling
- Wedding songs

## Lyric considerations
- Dialogue structure
- Different perspectives
- Romantic call-and-response
- Sometimes argument-style
- Both voices need character

## For Suno
```
[Vocals: duet male tenor + female mezzo, romantic ballad with trade 
verses and harmonized chorus, conversational style]
```

```
[Vocals: duet male baritone + female alto, country style with 
storytelling, both voices alternating]
```

## Production
- Both vocals clear in mix
- Stereo separation (one slightly L, one R sometimes)
- Harmonies blend naturally
- Lead alternates clearly
