trio

/'tri:ou/

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A musical trio performs a piece on stage.

Definition

Noun:
- A group of three people or things considered as a single unit: A set or collection of three members, often closely associated or working together.
- A group of three musicians or singers who perform together: An ensemble consisting of three performers.
- A piece of music written for three performers: A musical composition designed to be played or sung by three people.
- The number three: The cardinal numeral that follows two and precedes four.

Usage and Examples

As a group of three people:
- The investigation was conducted by a trio of detectives.
- A trio of friends set out on the journey together.
As a group of three musicians:
- The jazz trio performed at the club every Friday night.
- She plays piano in a classical piano trio.
As a musical composition:
- The concert featured a piano trio by Beethoven.
- He composed a trio for violin, cello, and piano.
As a set of three similar items:
- The artist created a trio of paintings on the same theme.
- A trio of vases stood on the mantelpiece.

Advanced Usage

"Trio" in specific musical contexts: Often specifies the instruments, e.g., a (typically piano, violin, cello) or a (often piano, bass, drums).
- The string trio's repertoire includes works by Mozart.
Used metaphorically to describe three interconnected elements, concepts, or forces.
- The novel explores the dark trio of jealousy, greed, and ambition.

Variants and Related Words

Triad (n): A group or set of three connected people or things. (Often used in broader contexts, including music, sociology, or chemistry).
Triplet (n): One of three children born at the same time to the same mother; also, a group of three similar things.
Triumvirate (n): A political group of three people who share power. (More specific and formal than "trio").
Threesome (n): A group of three people. (Can be informal and general).

Synonyms

Threesome: A group of three people.
Triple: Consisting of three parts or members.
Trinity: A group of three people or things, especially one with a sacred or unified character.

Related Phrases and Idioms

Trio of (phrase): Used to introduce the three members of the group.
- The plan was developed by a trio of experts.
Form a trio (phrase): To come together as a group of three, especially to perform music.
- The musicians decided to form a trio after meeting at the festival.

A musical trio performs a piece on stage.

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