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trio

UK/ˈtɹi.əʊ/ US/ˈtɹioʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a musical composition for three performers

3.

three performers or singers who perform together

4.
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Origin

PIE word *tréyes 1715-25; borrowing from Italian trio.

Phrases

  • duo - 2
  • Golden Trio
  • power trio
  • quartet - 4
  • solo - 1
  • string trio
  • trio sonata
  • triplet - 3

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