Trio: meaning, definitions and examples

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trio

[ ˈtriːəʊ ]

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music

A group of three musicians who perform together, typically a piano, violin, and cello.

Synonyms

threesome, triad, triple

Examples of usage

The piano trio played a beautiful piece at the concert.
She formed a trio with her friends to perform at the local talent show.

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general

A group or set of three people or things.

Synonyms

triad, trinity, triple

Examples of usage

They were a trio of siblings who always stuck together.
The dessert came in a trio of flavors: chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.

Translations

Translations of the word "trio" in other languages:

🇵🇹 trio

🇮🇳 त्रिक (trik)

🇩🇪 Trio

🇮🇩 trio

🇺🇦 тріо

🇵🇱 trio

🇯🇵 トリオ (torio)

🇫🇷 trio

🇪🇸 trío

🇹🇷 üçlü

🇰🇷 삼중주 (samjungju)

🇸🇦 ثلاثي (thulathi)

🇨🇿 trio

🇸🇰 trio

🇨🇳 三重奏 (sānchóngzòu)

🇸🇮 trio

🇮🇸 þríeyki

🇰🇿 трио

🇬🇪 ტრიო (trio)

🇦🇿 trio

🇲🇽 trío

Word origin

The word 'trio' originated from the Italian word 'trio', meaning three. It was first used in English in the early 18th century to refer to a group of three musicians performing together. Over time, the term expanded to include any group or set of three people or things. The concept of a trio has been prevalent in various cultures and art forms, symbolizing balance and harmony.