pralltriller

noun

prall·​tril·​ler ˈpräl-ˌtri-lər How to pronounce pralltriller (audio)
: a musical ornament made by a quick alternation of a principal tone with the tone above

Word History

Etymology

German, from prallen to rebound + Triller trill

First Known Use

circa 1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pralltriller was circa 1841

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Cite this Entry

“Pralltriller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pralltriller. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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