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trio
/ˈtriː.əʊ/
[/ˈtriː.əʊ/]
threesome, group of three
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Definition
A trio is a group of three people or things, especially three musicians performing together.
Example
The jazz trio played softly in the corner while guests chatted and sipped their evening drinks.
The jazz trio played softly in the corner while guests chatted and sipped their evening drinks.
Etymology
From Italian 'trio', from 'tre' (three), modeled on 'duo'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used especially in music for three performers, and generally for any set of three.