TRIO

[noun] [C] [plural] trios - three people or things in a groupThere was disappointment for our trio of 200 metre runners, all of whom failed to reach the final.The first trio of missiles hit the city shortly after midnight.Sometimes a trio is a group of three musicians or singers who perform together.Many jazz trios consist of a piano, guitar and double bass.A string trio is normally composed of a violin, viola, and cello, while in a piano trio, a piano replaces the viola.A trio can also be a piece of music that has been written to be performed by three people.Are there any trios we can play together?The final item in today's programme is Beethoven's Trio in B flat, Opus 11.