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trio

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈtɹiˌoʊ// UK //tɹˈiːəʊ// trio

n. a group of three people or things that belong together. You often use this word for three musicians who play or sing together.

n. a group of three people or things, especially when considered as a unit or performing together. Frequently used in musical contexts to describe a composition for three voices or instruments.


SIMPLE

The jazz trio plays at the club every Friday night.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant is famous for its trio of desserts, featuring small portions of cake, mousse, and sorbet.

COMPLEX

The chamber music series concluded with a demanding piano trio, requiring exceptional synchronicity between the violinist, cellist, and pianist throughout the four movements.

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Usage

Often takes a singular verb when treated as a single unit, though plural verbs are common in British English.

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