Meaning of the word trill in English

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trill

US /trɪl/

UK /trɪl/

a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation between two musical notes a semitone or tone apart

Example:

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The bird's song ended with a beautiful trill.

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She added a delicate trill to the melody.

Synonym:

vibration quaver tremolo warble shake

produce a trill

Example:

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The canary began to trill its morning song.

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She could trill her 'r's perfectly.

Synonym:

quaver vibrate tremble warble shake