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单词 trilling
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trill

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noun

ˈtril How to pronounce trill (audio)
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

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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

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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 How to pronounce trill (audio)
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

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verb

trilled; trilling
: to utter as or with a trill

trilling 1 of 2

adjective

as in warbling

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • warbling
  • quavering
  • echoing
  • resonant
  • sonorous
  • melodic
  • appealing
  • dulcet
  • rhythmic
  • pleasant
  • lilting
  • songful
  • songlike
  • cadenced
  • flowing
  • chiming
  • mellifluous
  • lyrical
  • lyric
  • harmonic
  • agreeable
  • melodious
  • rhythmical
  • blending
  • tuneful
  • orchestral
  • sweet
  • tonal
  • chordal
  • polyphonic
  • mellow
  • musical
  • harmonizing
  • homophonic
  • symphonic
  • euphonic
  • mellifluent
  • euphonious
  • symphonious
  • harmonious
  • polyphonous
  • canorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • tuneless
  • shrill
  • dissonant
  • unmusical
  • unmelodious
  • discordant
  • metallic
  • screeching
  • strident
  • inharmonious
  • raucous
  • scratching
  • disharmonious
  • raspy
  • jangling
  • clattering
  • clanging
  • squeaky
  • jarring
  • grating
  • clashing
  • blaring
  • unpleasant
  • harsh
  • disagreeable
  • atonal
  • unpleasing
  • off-key
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trilling

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verb

present participle of trill
as in quavering
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones a bluebird trilled outside our window

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • warbling
  • quavering
  • chanting
  • vocalizing
  • chorusing
  • crooning
  • lilting
  • yodeling
  • slurring
  • yodelling
  • trolling
  • carolling
  • belting
  • descanting
  • harmonizing
  • caroling
  • scatting
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