terzetto

/tɛrˈtsɛtto/

Definitions

1. noun

A group of three; a triplet; a set of three items.

“The terzetto of Italian operas included three separate storylines that intertwined throughout the performance.”

2. noun

A musical composition for three voices or instruments.

“The concert program featured a beautiful terzetto performed by the local string quartet.”

Synonyms

  • trio
  • triplet