string trio

noun

A musical ensemble consisting originally of two violins and a cello, and now typically a violin, cello and viola.

Meanings

nounstring trio (plural string trios)

plural string trios

  1. A musical ensemble consisting originally of two violins and a cello, and now typically a violin, cello and viola.
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