string trio

noun

1

: a musical composition typically in several movements for two violins and cello

also : such a composition for violin, viola, and cello

2

: an ensemble consisting of two violinists and a cellist

also : an ensemble consisting of a violinist, a violist, and a cellist

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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