Trill: meaning, definitions and examples

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trill

 

[ trษชl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.

Synonyms

quaver, tremolo, warble

Examples of usage

  • The singer added a trill to the end of the song for a dramatic effect.
  • The flute player performed a beautiful trill in the concerto.
Context #2 | Verb

music

To produce a trill.

Synonyms

quaver, tremolo, warble

Examples of usage

  • The pianist trilled the notes effortlessly.
  • She trilled the high notes with precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "trill" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trinado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Triller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tril

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trylek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trille

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tril

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฒู‚ุฒู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trylek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tril

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขค้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั€ะตะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tril

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trino

Etymology

The word 'trill' originated from the Middle English 'trillen', which meant 'to flow in a liquid manner'. It has roots in Old High German and Latin. Over time, 'trill' came to be associated with music, specifically the rapid alternation of two adjacent notes in a melody. The term has been used in music theory and practice for centuries, becoming a common technique in vocal and instrumental performances.

See also: trillion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,834, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.