Trill: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต
trill
[ trษชl ]
music
A quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of sung or played notes.
Synonyms
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "trill" in other languages:
๐ต๐น trinado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Triller
๐ฎ๐ฉ tril
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะปั
๐ต๐ฑ trylek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใชใซ
๐ซ๐ท trille
๐ช๐ธ trino
๐น๐ท tril
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋ฆด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฒูุฒูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ trylek
๐ธ๐ฐ tril
๐จ๐ณ ้ขค้ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ tril
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะตะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tril
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.