Trio — meaning in English

English meaning

• trio noun A group of three people or things.
• triplet noun A set of three, particularly

Senses

Trio is used for these senses in English:

• trio (music) A passage in the middle of a minuet, frequently in a different key.
• triplet One of a group of three, particularly

trio — full definition

1. noun A group of three people or things.
2. noun A group of three musicians, or a piece written for three performers.

triplet — full definition

1. noun A set of three, particularly
2. noun A group of three notes of even rhythm played or written where two of those notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.
3. noun A quantum state with three allowed projections for the spin.
4. noun A constructed gem consisting of a thin slice of natural opal sandwiched between a clear glass or quartz top and a synthetic or stone backing that enhances the colour of the opal.

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