trill

• Существительное, обозначающее быстрое чередование двух соседних нот в музыке или речевой звук, производимый быстрой вибрацией языка о нёбо или язычок.

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.

   Трель

   • 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.

   Synonymsshake

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'.

   Дрожащий звук

   • 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.

   Synonymsrollvibrant

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения высокого, дрожащего звука, часто издаваемого птицами или при пении, или для произнесения согласного с быстрой вибрацией языка или язычка.

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.

   Произносить с вибрацией

   • 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.

   Synonymsrollvibrate

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.

   Исполнять трель

   • 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.

   Synonymsquavershaketwitterwarble