Trill: meaning, definitions and examples

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trill

[ trɪl ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 trinado

🇮🇳 त्रिल

🇩🇪 Triller

🇮🇩 tril

🇺🇦 трель

🇵🇱 trylek

🇯🇵 トリル

🇫🇷 trille

🇪🇸 trino

🇹🇷 tril

🇰🇷 트릴

🇸🇦 زقزقة

🇨🇿 trylek

🇸🇰 tril

🇨🇳 颤音

🇸🇮 tril

🇮🇸 þrill

🇰🇿 трель

🇬🇪 ტრილი

🇦🇿 tril

🇲🇽 trino

Word origin

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.