triplet
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/ˈtrɪplət/
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/ˈtrɪplət/
A set of three siblings born at the same time from the same mother.
The doctor congratulated the proud parents on the birth of their triplets.
Three musical notes played in the time it usually takes to play two.
The pianist skillfully played the triplet in the third measure.