Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
triplet
noun
/ˈtrɪp.lɪt/
Definition
A group of three items, often used in the context of music, poetry, or other forms of art.
Examples
- In music theory, a triplet is indicated with a bracket over the three notes.
- The artist painted a triplet of landscapes, each depicting the same scene at different times of day.
- The triplet siblings shared a deep bond, often completing each other’s sentences.
Meaning
In different contexts, a triplet can refer to a variety of sets of three, such as three children born at the same time, three notes played in music, or three lines of verse in poetry.
Synonyms
- trio
- threesome
- triple
