trill

• Substantiv, das ein schnelles Wechseln zwischen zwei benachbarten Tönen in der Musik oder einen Sprachlaut bezeichnet, der durch schnelles Vibrieren der Zunge am Gaumen oder des Zäpfchens entsteht.

A noun referring to a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes in music, or a speech sound produced by a rapid vibration of the tongue against the palate or uvula.

1. Musical ornamentB2formalart

   A rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, typically a semitone apart, used as an ornament in music.

   Triller

   • The violinist executed a perfect trill at the end of the phrase.
   • The piano piece is filled with delicate trills and runs.
   • She practiced the trill slowly to ensure evenness of the two notes.

   Synonymeshake

2. C1formal

   A speech sound produced by the rapid vibration of a speech organ, such as the tongue against the palate or uvula, especially for the consonant 'r'.

   Vibrant

   • The Spanish 'r' is often pronounced as a trill.
   • He can produce a uvular trill, common in French.
   • The actor learned to use a trill for his role in the play.

   Synonymerollvibrant

• Verb, das einen hohen, zitternden Ton bezeichnet, wie er oft von Vögeln oder beim Singen erzeugt wird, oder die Aussprache eines Konsonanten mit schnellem Vibrieren von Zunge oder Zäpfchen.

A verb used to express a high-pitched, quavering sound, often made by birds or in singing, or to pronounce a consonant with a rapid vibration of the tongue or uvula.

1. Pronounce with a trillB2formal

   To articulate a sound, especially the phoneme 'r', with a rapid vibration of the tongue or uvula.

   Mit Vibrationslaut aussprechen

   • She learned to trill her 'r's when speaking Spanish.
   • In some dialects, speakers trill the 'r' sound naturally.
   • The actor had to trill the 'r' for his role in the play.

   Synonymerollvibrate

2. Sing or play with trillsB2formal

   To produce a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, typically a semitone or tone apart, in singing or playing a musical instrument.

   Trillern

   • The soprano trilled beautifully during the aria.
   • He practiced how to trill on the flute for the concert.
   • The pianist trilled the final notes of the sonata.

   Synonymequavershaketwitterwarble