trill (Meaning)
trill (n)
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula
trill (v)
pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'
sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
trill (v. i.)
To flow in a small stream, or in drops rapidly succeeding each other; to trickle.
To utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver.
trill (v. t.)
To turn round; to twirl.
To impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill; as, to trill the r; to trill a note.
trill (n.)
A sound, of consonantal character, made with a rapid succession of partial or entire intermissions, by the vibration of some one part of the organs in the mouth -- tongue, uvula, epiglottis, or lip -- against another part; as, the r is a trill in most languages.
The action of the organs in producing such sounds; as, to give a trill to the tongue. d
A shake or quaver of the voice in singing, or of the sound of an instrument, produced by the rapid alternation of two contiguous tones of the scale; as, to give a trill on the high C. See Shake.
Synonyms & Antonyms of trill
trill Sentence Examples
- The soprano's voice ascended into a breathtaking trill, captivating the audience.
- The nightingale's enchanting trill echoed through the still forest.
- The musician skillfully executed a rapid trill on the flute, creating an ethereal sound.
- The bird's trill announced the arrival of spring.
- The coloratura soprano sang with effortless trills, demonstrating her exceptional vocal technique.
- The trill in the Baroque aria created a sense of joy and exuberance.
- The rolling trill of the bagpipes reverberated through the glen.
- The pianist's trills danced across the keyboard, adding a touch of brilliance to the melody.
- The drummer used a subtle trill on the snare to enhance the rhythm.
- The singer's trill on the final note left the audience spellbound.
FAQs About the word trill
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it, the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the
warble, chirr, jangle, ring, ripple, clatter, rattle, clink, ding-dong, tinkle
No antonyms found.
The soprano's voice ascended into a breathtaking trill, captivating the audience.
The nightingale's enchanting trill echoed through the still forest.
The musician skillfully executed a rapid trill on the flute, creating an ethereal sound.
The bird's trill announced the arrival of spring.
