das Trio
Translation
trio, threesome
Examples
Ein berühmtes Trio trat gestern Abend auf.
A famous trio performed last night.
Das Trio bestand aus Geige, Cello und Klavier.
The trio consisted of a violin, a cello, and a piano.
Grammar Patterns
to form a trio The musicians formed a trio.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Terzett (tercet), Dreiergruppe (group of three)
Etymology
From Italian 'trio', which comes from Latin 'tres' (three). The prefix 'tri-' means three.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'triangle' with three sides or a 'tricycle' with three wheels to remember the number three.