trill
pronunciation
How to pronounce trill in British English:
UK [trɪl]
How to pronounce trill in American English:
US [trɪl]
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- Noun:
- a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
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- Verb:
- pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'
- sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
Word Origin
- trill (n.)
- 1640s, from Italian trillio, triglio "a quavering or warbling in singing," probably ultimately of imitative origin. The verb is 1660s, from Italian trillare "to quaver, trill." Related: Trilled; trilling.
Example
- 1. Can you trill the sound as in spanish ?
- 2. The caged bird sings with a fearful trill .
- 3. To sound , sing , or play with a trill .
- 4. Trill is the answer to your prayers .
- 5. The famous orchestra trill at the end of the first act .