Trio

/ˈtriːoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A group of three people or things.

The jazz trio performed beautifully at the concert.

A set of three items, especially when considered together.

She bought a trio of paintings to decorate her living room.

A musical composition for three performers.

The composer wrote a stunning trio for piano, violin, and cello.

Latin 'trio', meaning 'three'.

The Three Musketeers

A famous trio of characters in French literature.

Three's a crowd

Indicating that three people can complicate a situation.

duo

A group of two persons or things.

quartet

A group of four people or things.

trilogy

A series of three related works, such as books or films.

A threesome in a casual relationship.

They had a fun trio going on over the summer.

A popular trio of musicians.

That band is the hottest trio right now.