trio

/ˈtɹi.əʊ/noun
Elementary
1

A group of three people or things.

2

A group of three musicians.

3

A piece of music written for three musicians.

4

A passage in the middle of a minuet, frequently in a different key.

5

Any cocktail made with a spirit, a liqueur, and a creamy ingredient.

6

Synonym of three-in-one (“type of fast food”).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing