trio

trio

noun \ˈtrē-(ˌ)ō\

plural tri·os

Definition of TRIO

1

a : a musical composition for three voice parts or three instruments b : the secondary or episodic division of a minuet or scherzo, a march, or of various dance forms

2

: the performers of a musical or dance trio

3

: a group or set of three

Examples of TRIO

1. He plays in a jazz trio.
2. <the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone>

Origin of TRIO

French, from Italian, from tri- (from Latin)

First Known Use: circa 1724

Related to TRIO

Synonyms: triad, trifecta, trinity, threesome, triple, triplet, triumvirate

Related Words: trilogy, triptych; triple crown; triplicate; triplex

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Rhymes with TRIO

Krio