trio

Everyday

1. A trio is a group of three people or things. tree →
2. (music) A trio is a group of three musicians or singers, or a piece of music for three players. tree →

In the lessons

Music lessons: a piano trio is piano, violin and cello. Stories and everyday talk: «the famous trio» — three friends such as Harry, Ron and Hermione. Maths: a trio is a set of 3; e.g. how many trios can you make from 6 children? (2 trios, if each child is in one).

Examples

• The three friends made a trio of detectives. tree →
• A jazz trio played at the wedding. tree →
• We sang a song as a trio. tree →
• Harry, Ron and Hermione are a famous trio. tree →
• Arrange the 12 pupils into trios — that makes 4 trios. tree →
• The shop sells a trio of cakes for £3. tree →

Note

Countable; plural trios. Said «TREE-oh». Number words: solo (1), duet or duo (2), trio (3), quartet (4), quintet (5). Maths: number of trios = number of people ÷ 3.