trill
noun
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Definition of trill
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a
: 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
3a : the rapid vibration of one speech organ against another (as of the tip of the tongue against the teethridge)
b : a speech sound made by a trill
trill
verb (1)Definition of trill (Entry 2 of 3)
: to play or sing with a trill : quaver
: to utter as or with or as if with a trill trill the r
trill
verb (2)Definition of trill (Entry 3 of 3)
: to cause to flow in a small stream
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trill
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of trill
: the sound of going quickly back and forth many times between two musical notes that are close to each other
: a quick high sound that is repeated
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trill
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Kids Definition of trill
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
verbKids Definition of trill (Entry 2 of 2)
: to utter as or with a trill
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