EN

Synonyms for triplet

Most common

triple trio triad ternary pong threeling

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A set of three, particularly A group of three notes of even rhythm played or written where two of those notes would ordinarily be; a form of tuplet.

Related words

Word family
triple trio triad

Forms

Plural
triplets → ternaries, triads, trios, trinities…

Example sentences

  • triple He is sure to set a new record in the triple jump.
  • trio Why did Yuri decide to join this devilish trio?
  • triad Tom has the dark triad of personality traits.
  • pong Tom can't remember which ping-pong paddle is his.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
tripletfalling
triplesteady
triorising
triadrising
ternaryfalling
pongrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters
trio2, tray1, pong1
5 letters
three1, leash1, triad2, trine1
6 letters
triple2, troika2, tierce1, tercet
7 letters
trinity3, ternary, ternion
8 letters
terzetto
9 letters
threesome2, threeling
11 letters
triumvirate4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (trio2 = 2 syllables).

In other languages

Français
triplet
Deutsch
Dreiergruppe