trio

noun

ˈtrē-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce trio (audio)
plural trios
Synonyms of trionext
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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He plays in a jazz trio. the band was just a trio of musicians on piano, drums, and saxophone
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The trio created their own YouTube channel called Saturday Morning Detention, a new panel show where they are joined by three guests instead of one and compete in new challenges every week. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 Time for Three makes its New World Symphony debut with the Grammy-winning Kevin Puts concerto the trio inspired. — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 Sofia Wylie’s Grace stands in the middle of the trio, the girl to her right cheering normally and the girl to her left, Lisbeth (Geena Meszaros) roaring animalistically. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 The trio established themselves as dependable relievers in high-leverage situations. — Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trio

Word History

Etymology

French, from Italian from tri- (from Latin)

First Known Use

circa 1724, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of trio was circa 1724

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“Trio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trio. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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trio

noun
ˈtrē-ō How to pronounce trio (audio)
plural trios
1
a
: a musical composition for three voices or instruments
b
: the performers of a musical trio
2
: a group or set of three

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