Trio has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
"The trio of apples on the plate represented exactly three fruits in total."
2
a musical composition for three performers
"The orchestra premiered Beethoven's famous piano trio last night."
3
three performers or singers who perform together
"The jazz trio consisting of a pianist, bassist, and drummer captivated the audience with their harmonious performance."
4
a set of three similar things considered as a unit
"The trio of mountains on the horizon formed a striking silhouette against the setting sun."
5
three people considered as a unit
"The jazz trio impressed the audience with their tight, synchronized playing."
6
A group of three people or things.
"The musical trio consisted of a violinist, a cellist, and a pianist performing together."
In plain English: A trio is just three people, animals, or things grouped together as a set of three.
"The musical duo was joined by a singer to complete their trio for the evening show."
Example Sentences
"The musical duo was joined by a singer to complete their trio for the evening show."
noun
"The piano trio consisted of a violinist, a cellist, and a pianist performing together."
noun
"She invited her best friends to form a singing trio for the school talent show."
noun
"A friendly trio of dogs played in the park all afternoon without any arguments."
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Origin
The English word trio comes from the Italian term of the same name and was first recorded between 1715 and 1725 to describe a musical group consisting of three performers or instruments. Its root traces back to an ancient Proto-Indo-European language, where it originally meant "three."