trill

1 of 3

noun

ˈtril

: the alternation of two musical tones a diatonic second apart

called also shake

: vibrato

: a rapid reiteration of the same tone especially on a percussion instrument

: a sound resembling a musical trill : warble

: the rapid vibration of one speech organ against another (as of the tip of the tongue against the ridge of bone behind the teeth in the upper jaw)

: a speech sound made by a trill

trill

2 of 3

verb (1)

trilled; trilling; trills

intransitive verb

: to play or sing with a trill : quaver

transitive verb

: to utter as or with or as if with a trill

trill the r

triller noun

trill

3 of 3

verb (2)

trilled; trilling; trills

intransitive verb

: to flow in a small stream or in drops : trickle

: twirl, revolve

transitive verb

: to cause to flow in a small stream

单词	trill
释义	trill 1 of 3 noun ˈtril 1 a : the alternation of two musical tones a diatonic second apart called also shake b : vibrato c : a rapid reiteration of the same tone especially on a percussion instrument 2 : a sound resembling a musical trill : warble 3 a : the rapid vibration of one speech organ against another (as of the tip of the tongue against the ridge of bone behind the teeth in the upper jaw) b : a speech sound made by a trill trill 2 of 3 verb (1) trilled; trilling; trills intransitive verb : to play or sing with a trill : quaver transitive verb : to utter as or with or as if with a trill trill the r triller noun trill 3 of 3 verb (2) trilled; trilling; trills intransitive verb 1 : to flow in a small stream or in drops : trickle 2 : twirl, revolve transitive verb : to cause to flow in a small stream Synonyms Verb (1) quaver warble See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She pronounces her r's with a trill. the trill of the bird Word History Etymology Noun Italian trillo probably of imitative origin Verb (2) Middle English; akin to Middle Dutch trillen to vibrate, Swedish trilla to roll First Known Use Noun 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (1) circa 1667, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Verb (2) 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Kids Definition trill 1 of 2 noun ˈtril 1 : warble entry 1 sense 1 2 : the rapid vibration of one speech organ against another (as the tongue against the teeth) She pronounces r's with a trill. 3 : a quick movement back and forth between two musical tones one step apart trill 2 of 2 verb trilled; trilling : to utter as or with a trill trill 1 of 2 verb as in to warble to sing with the alternation of two musical tones a bluebird trilled outside our window Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance warble quaver chorus chant lilt carol vocalize slur troll yodel croon descant scat belt harmonize trill 2 of 2 noun as in warble Synonyms & Similar Words warble chirr clank ping clink rattle clang clatter tinkle ripple ding-dong jangle ring jingle tintinnabulation chink chime
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trill

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