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trill

/tɹɪl/

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noun

A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it, in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.

Examples :

"The pianist added a delicate trill to the end of the melody, making the music sound more ornate. "

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noun

A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish rr.

Examples :

"The Spanish teacher explained that the "rr" in the word "carro" is a trill. "

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noun

A tremulous high-pitched vocal sound produced by cats.

Examples :

"The cat greeted me at the door with a soft trill, hoping for a treat. "

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verb

To 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.

Examples :

"The singer trilled a beautiful high note at the end of the song. "

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verb

To impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill.

Examples :

"to trill a note, or the letter r"

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verb

Examples :

"The cool water from the melting snow began to trill down the rocky hillside. "

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verb

Examples :

"The magician will trill the wand between his fingers to make it look like it's floating. "

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