Triyo

trionoun

Alternative meanings

A group of three people or elements that perform, sing, play music, or work together.

Pronunciation

TREE-yo

Root and affixes

Adapted loanword from trio; related to tulo, three.

Variants or conjugations

triyo; tulo ka tawo; tulo ka grupo

Related words and expressions

three, group, music, performance, ensemble

Meaning and usage notes

“Triyo” is used especially for a musical or artistic trio. For any group of three people, “tulo ka tawo” is more descriptive.