piano trio


noun
  1. an instrumental ensemble consisting of a piano, a violin, and a cello

  2. a piece of music written for such an ensemble, usually having the form and commonest features of a sonata

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How to use piano trio in a sentence

  • Her compositions include a piano trio, three violin sonatas, a suite and other pieces for piano, and a number of songs.

    Woman's Work in Music | Arthur Elson
  • Among contemporary composers, Mathilde von Kralike has published a piano trio of some interest.

    Woman's Work in Music | Arthur Elson
  • Her greatest work is a piano trio, which was not published until after her death.

    Woman's Work in Music | Arthur Elson