duet vs tandem

duet

noun
  • A musical composition in two parts, each performed by a single voice (singer, instrument or univoce ensemble). 

  • A song composed for and/or performed by a duo. 

  • A pair or couple, especially one that is harmonious or elegant. 

verb
  • To perform (sing, play, etc.) as a duet. 

  • (of two people) To say at the same time, to chorus. 

  • To perform a duet. 

  • To communicate (warnings, mating calls, etc.) through song. 

tandem

noun
  • A method of language learning based on mutual exchange, where ideally each learner is a native speaker in the language the other person wants to learn. 

  • A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration. 

  • A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer. 

  • A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer. 

adj
  • Together; working as one. 

adv
  • One behind the other. 

How often have the words duet and tandem occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )