trio Definition
- 1a group of three people or things
- 2a piece of music written for three performers
Using trio: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trio" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The band consists of a trio of musicians.
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We ordered a trio of desserts to share.
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Beethoven's 'Ghost' Trio is one of his most famous chamber works.
trio Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with trio
a rock band consisting of three members, typically with a guitarist, bassist, and drummer
Example
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was a power trio that revolutionized rock music.
a musical composition for three solo instruments, typically two melody instruments and a basso continuo
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Corelli's Trio Sonata in D Major is a popular Baroque piece.
a short poem or stanza of eight lines, with the first line repeated at the fourth and seventh lines, and the second line repeated at the eighth
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Dylan Thomas's 'Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night' is a famous triolet.
Origins of trio
from Italian 'trio', from Latin 'tres' meaning 'three'
Summary: trio in Brief
A 'trio' [ˈtriːəʊ] refers to a group of three people or things, such as a band or set of desserts. It can also denote a piece of music written for three performers, like Beethoven's 'Ghost' Trio. The term extends to phrases like 'power trio,' describing a rock band with three members, and 'triolet,' a type of short poem.
