jazz trio
Small combo ensemble
A jazz trio is a small ensemble of three musicians performing jazz, typically piano, bass, and drums, though other configurations exist—such as guitar replacing piano, or organ trios featuring Hammond organ, guitar, and drums.
The format allows intimate interplay and improvisation: The jazz trio played standards at the club until midnight.
- bebopFast, complex jazz style
- compingImprovised chordal accompaniment
- pianoKeyed percussion instrument
- improvisationSpontaneous, unplanned creation
- chord changesHarmonic transitions in music
swing · upright bass · double bass · brushes · syncopation · dynamic contrast · post-bop · drum kit · walking bass · hard bop · saxophone · rhythm section · vibraphone · fusion · bandstand · cool · nightclub · late night set
- garden partiesgarden party, lawn chairs, patio furniture, gazebo, gazebos
- musical ensemblesband, duet, orchestra, quartet, quintet
- musical groupsband, bands, orchestra, orchestras, choir
- three thingsthreesome, triplet, triad, triumvirate, trinity
- TriosBee Gees, Destiny's Child, TLC, Supremes, The Police
- small ensemblestring quartet, brass quintet, duo, quartet, quintet
jazz triosymphony orchestra
Large ensemble for classical music
full orchestra · big band · philharmonic orchestra · jazz orchestra · marching band
jazz trioclassical ensemble
Group performing art music
military band · orchestra · string quartet · symphony orchestra · choir