trio

noun \ ˈtrē-(ˌ)ō \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Examples: trio in a Sentence

Definition of trio

plural trios

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

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Examples of trio in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples of trio from the Web

Designed as keepsakes and presented alongside Triplé Gagnant, a travel-size trio of sprays in hits like Blanche, La Tulipe, and Gypsy Water, the combs represent a luxurious take on grooming—and one that is informed by history.

— janelle okwodu, Vogue, "Byredo’s New Keepsake Combs Pay Tribute to Africa’s Beloved Queens," 13 July 2018
The easiest route is via a trio of trails: Ed Riggs, Mushroom Rock and Big Balanced Rock.

— roger naylor, azcentral, "10 best hikes in Arizona show off state's diverse scenery," 13 July 2018
The Brewers have used that trio of pitchers, as well as a few others, to keep fresh arms in the bullpen during times of need.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Notes: Brandon Woodruff back for fifth stint with Brewers as shuffle of arms continues," 13 July 2018
Game of Thrones has a trio of editing nominees, including past Emmy winners for the series Katie Weiland and Tim Porter.

— carolyn giardina, The Hollywood Reporter, "Emmys: Nominees to Watch in the Creative Arts Categories," 12 July 2018
According to projections by Robert Griffin, Ruy Teixeira and Bill Frey, a trio of eminent demographers, a majority of eligible voters in Texas will be non-white by next year.

— The Economist, "Demography is not destinyBuilding a multiracial coalition is more difficult than it seems," 12 July 2018
With help from anti-sanctuary groups, a trio of Republican lawmakers from rural parts of the state sponsored the initiative to repeal the law.

— Washington Post, "Groups mobilize against threat to Oregon’s ‘sanctuary’ law," 11 July 2018
Not much more is expected this year, though Saudi Arabia's attacking trio of Salem al-Dawsari, Yahya al-Shehri and Fahad al-Muwallad, who all spent time on loan with La Liga teams in Spain this past season, could give the Green Falcons a spark.

— matt bonesteel, chicagotribune.com, "The U.S. is missing, so here's one reason to watch every World Cup team," 14 June 2018
Liverpool's attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane combined for a breathtaking 91 goals this season, and it is thought that Fekir would add some healthy competition to the ranks at Anfield.

— SI.com, "Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp Issues Ultimatum to Lyon Over Signing of Nabil Fekir," 6 June 2018

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