trichord

/ˈtraɪkɔːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical group consisting of three people, especially a group of three musicians playing a single instrument together, such as a piano trio.

“The piano trichord consisted of the pianist, the cellist, and the violinist, creating a beautiful harmony.”

2. noun

A group of three notes in a musical scale, especially in a harmonic progression.

“The trichord used in the song’s melody added a unique touch to the composition.”

Synonyms

  • harmonic group
  • piano trio
  • triad