First Known Use: circa 1724
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trio
noun \ˈtrē-(ˌ)ō\
: a group of three singers or musicians who perform together; also : a piece of music for such a group
: a group or three people or things
plural tri·os
Full Definition of TRIO
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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Origin of TRIO
French, from Italian, from tri- (from Latin)
Rhymes with TRIO
TRIO Defined for Kids
trio
noun \ˈtrē-ō\
plural tri·os
Definition of TRIO for Kids
1
: a group or set of three
2
: a group of three musicians who perform together
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