trio

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A group of three people or things.

   1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados I gave a yell for assistance, landed the leader one in the eye and backed into my tent for a weapon. By the time I was out again our fellows were running up, but the precious trio had disappeared.

2. 2
   noun

   A group of three musicians.

   Mr. Cleaver latched on to the idea, and within moments, the trio was swinging hard over a walking bass line — the equivalent of a blurred picture coming into unequivocal focus.

3. 3
   noun

   A piece of music written for three musicians.

   I love his music, but it is a bit disconcerting to realize that you could die in extreme old age and still only be familiar with a mere handful of the baryton trios.

4. 4
   noun

   Synonym of tierce.

   1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados Carrados ought to have won the point and divided tricks, leaving his opponent a minor quart and a solitary trio—about 15 on the hand. By a careless discard he threw away both chances and the final score stood at 205-112.

5. 5
   noun

   a musical composition for three performers

6. 6
   noun

   three people considered as a unit

7. 7
   noun

   a set of three similar things considered as a unit

8. 8
   noun

   three performers or singers who perform together

Etymology

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