Meaning of 'trill'

Find the meaning of the word ‘trill’

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Meaning of ‘trill’

4 definitions found.

trill

noun

a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

Synonyms: shake

noun

the articulation of a consonant, especially the consonant 'r', with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula

Example: "I pronounce my R's with a distinct trill."

verb

sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

Synonyms: warble

verb

pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'

Example: "Some speakers trill their r's"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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