trio
a musical composition for three voices or instruments.
a company of three singers or players.
any group of three persons or things.
a subordinate division of a minuet, scherzo, march, etc., usually in a contrasted key and style (perhaps originally written for three instruments or in three parts).
Origin of trio
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How to use trio in a sentence
According to the announcement, Apple became aware of a trio of security issues that may have been “actively exploited” before the patch.
You should update your iPhone and Chrome browser ASAP | Stan Horaczek | February 8, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe chosen trio were Alicia Scott of Range Beauty, Arah Sims of Kyutee Nails, and Tomi Alisha of NaturAll Club.
Cantu Beauty Announces Winners of Elevate Workshop Series | Nandi Howard | February 5, 2021 | Essence.comWithout Thompson to round out the winningest trio in NBA history,13 Golden State isn’t likely to be considered a title contender this season, but no team will want to face Green, Curry and company in the playoffs.
Draymond Green Isn’t Scoring, But He’s Doing Everything Else For The Warriors | James L. Jackson | February 4, 2021 | FiveThirtyEightTo mark the honor, “Lions in Winter” showcases work by the trio, whose styles are distinct but altogether compatible.
In the galleries: Immersive exhibit explores a wonderland in blue | Mark Jenkins | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostUnderstandable for a team with a new coach and a new star trio that has faced some injury issues but not good enough.
With Kyrie Irving back, rookie coach Steve Nash has to figure out how to get his stars aligned | Ben Golliver | January 21, 2021 | Washington Post
The trio formed the Sad Boys collective, with Sherm and Gud on production and Lean manning the mic.
The Cult of Yung Lean: ‘I’m Building An Anarchistic Society From the Ground Up’ | Marlow Stern | January 4, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTOn Wednesday afternoon, the trio turned themselves in to the police.
Before she headlined the Playboy resorts, Joan Rivers was the funny gal in a spirited trio that played in hip nightclubs.
The Playboy publicity posters for the act called them “a spirited trio.”
Additionally, the so-called DDG-1000 can also carry either a pair of helicopters or a single helicopter and a trio of drones.
Can the Navy's $12 Billion Stealth Destroyer Stay Afloat? | Dave Majumdar | October 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen Christian had completed his work, the trio returned to headquarters, Mr. Peck leaving again to "do a little thinking."
Then in 1823 she made her debut at the Opera in a trio skit with Mariette and Tullia.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheThe Scherzo is neither good nor bad; the trio is so innocent that it would be almost too infantile for a Sniegourotchka.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyTen minutes later, after the sergeant had changed into plain clothes, the trio set out along the flat, muddy road for Asheldham.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxXenophon is the last of the trio of the Greek historians whose writings are classic and inimitable.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John Lord
British Dictionary definitions for trio
/ (ˈtriːəʊ) /
a group of three people or things
music
a group of three singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group
a subordinate section in a scherzo, minuet, etc, that is contrastive in style and often in a related key
piquet three cards of the same rank
Origin of trio
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