power trio

noun

A rock-and-roll band lineup consisting of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit, omitting the rhythm guitar and keyboard instrument associated with larger lineups.

Meanings

nounpower trio (plural power trios)

plural power trios

  1. entertainmentA rock-and-roll band lineup consisting of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum kit, omitting the rhythm guitar and keyboard instrument associated with larger lineups.
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APA

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Chicago

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