trio

• Nom désignant un groupe ou un ensemble de trois personnes, objets ou interprètes, souvent utilisé en musique ou dans des contextes généraux.

A noun referring to a group or set of three people, things, or performers, often used in music or general contexts.

1. Group of three people or thingsA2formal

   A set of three people or things that are considered together as a unit.

   Groupe de trois personnes ou choses

   • The trio of friends went on a road trip together.
   • A trio of paintings hung on the gallery wall.
   • The detective interviewed a trio of suspects.

   Synonymesthreesometriadtrinitytripletriumviratetroika

2. Musical ensembleB1formal

   A group of three musicians or singers who perform together.

   trio (ensemble musical)

   • The jazz trio played a lively set at the club.
   • She formed a trio with two other guitarists.
   • The trio's harmonies were perfectly balanced.

   Synonymesterzetto

3. Musical compositionB1formal

   A piece of music written for three performers or voices.

   trio (composition musicale)

   • Beethoven composed many famous piano trios.
   • The trio for violin, cello, and piano was beautiful.
   • They rehearsed the trio for the upcoming concert.

   Synonymesterzetto

4. The number threeA1formal

   The cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.

   Le nombre trois

   • The trio of numbers added up to twelve.
   • He counted a trio of birds on the fence.
   • A trio of stars formed a triangle in the sky.

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