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trills

 

[ trษชlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music notation

Trills are ornamental musical notes that create a rapid alteration between a given note and the note immediately above it. They typically indicate a quick, alternating pitch used for embellishment in a melody. Trills are commonly found in various musical genres and styles, showcasing a performer's technical skill. They can be notated in sheet music and are often executed in classical, jazz, and contemporary compositions.

Synonyms

embellishment, ornament, wavering

Examples of usage

  • The musician performed a beautiful trill in the concerto.
  • She added trills to her vocal warm-ups.
  • The composer indicated trills in the score for dramatic effect.
Context #2 | Noun

bird sounds

In ornithology, trills refer to rapid, repeating sounds made by birds, typically produced as a form of communication. These sounds can vary in frequency and duration, serving different purposes such as attracting a mate or signaling danger. Trills enrich the auditory landscape in natural environments, showcasing the biodiversity of avian species. They are distinct from song and calls, often being more complex and varied.

Synonyms

chirp, twitter, warble

Examples of usage

  • The trill of the songbird welcomed the dawn.
  • Researchers recorded the trills of various sparrow species.
  • His study focused on the trills and their meanings in bird communication.

Translations

Translations of the word "trills" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trinos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Triller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trill

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ั–ะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trille

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trilles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trinos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tril

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trilly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trilly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขค้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trili

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั€ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tril

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trinos

Etymology

The word 'trill' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the Italian term 'trillo', which means 'to trill'. The Italian term itself is a diminutive form derived from 'trilla', the Latin word related to trembling or quivering. Historically, trills were used in music as a sign of technical prowess and expressive capability, representing the performer's ability to embellish melodies. The concept of trills has expanded beyond music into the realm of bird calls, reflecting the natural world's own melodic features. Over time, the term has been adopted in various musical and linguistic contexts, maintaining its connection to rapid fluctuations in pitch and sound. This rich history illustrates the evolution of 'trill' from a musical ornamentation term to a broader application in nature and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,880 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.