noun🔗ShareTrillerA rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it, in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff."The pianist added a delicate trill to the end of the melody, making the music sound more ornate. "Der Pianist fügte dem Ende der Melodie einen zarten Triller hinzu, wodurch die Musik kunstvoller klang.musicsoundtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareZungenrollen, ZungenrauschenA type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish rr."The Spanish teacher explained that the "rr" in the word "carro" is a trill. "Der Spanischlehrer erklärte, dass das „rr“ in dem Wort „carro“ ein Zungenrollen ist.phoneticslanguagelinguisticssoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSchnurren, GurrenA tremulous high-pitched vocal sound produced by cats."The cat greeted me at the door with a soft trill, hoping for a treat. "Die Katze begrüßte mich an der Tür mit einem sanften Gurren, in der Hoffnung auf ein Leckerli.animalsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrillern, schnarren, zitternTo create a trill sound; to utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver."The singer trilled a beautiful high note at the end of the song. "Die Sängerin trillerte am Ende des Liedes einen wunderschönen hohen Ton.soundmusiclanguagephoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTrillern, schnarrenTo impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill."to trill a note, or the letter r"Einen Ton oder den Buchstaben r trillern.soundmusiclanguagephoneticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Sharerieseln, tröpfelnTo trickle."The cool water from the melting snow began to trill down the rocky hillside. "Das kühle Wasser vom schmelzenden Schnee begann den felsigen Hang hinunterzutröpfeln.soundnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWirbeln, zwirbelnTo twirl."The magician will trill the wand between his fingers to make it look like it's floating. "Der Zauberer wird den Zauberstab zwischen seinen Fingern wirbeln, um es so aussehen zu lassen, als würde er schweben.actiondancemusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading