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Definition of trilling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bird songhigh-pitched sound made by birds
- The trilling of the canary filled the room.
2.
musicTECH. rapid alternation between two musical notesTECH.
- The pianist's trilling added elegance to the piece.
3.
phoneticsTECH. type of consonantal sound with tongue vibrationsTECH.
- The Spanish 'rr' involves trilling.
Adjective
1.
qualityhaving a high-pitched, vibrating quality
- Her trilling voice captivated the audience.
2.
emotionRare causing excitement or thrillRare
- The trilling performance left the audience in awe.
Origin of trilling
Middle English, trillen (to trickle) + -ing (action)
Terms with trilling included in their meaning
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singing style
sing in a trilling or quavering voice
sound
whirring or trilling noise
sounds
make a prolonged trilling sound like an insect
insect sound
prolonged trilling sound made by insects like grasshoppers
nature
making a continuous trilling sound like insects
sound
make a trilling or whirring noise
voice quality
make a shrill, trilling sound, especially while talking
Examples of trilling in a sentence
I recorded the trilling for my project. The flutist's trilling captivated the audience. Her trilling was the highlight of the concert. Linguists study trilling in various languages. Trilling can be challenging for non-native speakers. The trilling sound of the flute was enchanting.
The bird's trilling call echoed in the forest. The trilling adventure kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Her trilling story captivated the entire room.
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- French:trille, aigu, ...
- German:Trillern, vibrierend, ...
- Italian:cinguettio, trillante, ...
- Spanish:trino, vibrante, ...
- Portuguese:trinado, emocionante, ...
- Chinese:鸣叫声, 高亢, ...
- Japanese:さえずり, 震える, ...
- Arabic:تَغْرِيد, مُغَرِّد, ...
- Hebrew:צִיּוּץ, סַלְסְלָנִי, ...
- Russian:трель, трепещущий, ...
- Ukrainian:трель, дзвінкий, ...
- Hindi:चहचहाहट, कंपायमान, ...
Definition of trill - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
bird calltr./intr. produce a quavering or warbling soundtr./intr.
- The singer can trill notes beautifully..
2.
musictr./intr. TECH. produce a rapid alternation of musical notestr./intr. TECH.
- The flutist trilled beautifully during the performance.
3.
phoneticstr. TECH. pronounce an 'r' sound with rapid tongue vibrationtr. TECH.
- He trilled the 'r' in Spanish words.
4.
human giggleintr. speak or laugh in a high-pitched musical voiceintr.
- She trilled with laughter at the joke.
Noun
1.
musicTECH. rapid alternation between two musical notesTECH.
- The pianist added a trill to the melody.
2.
phoneticsTECH. consonant sound made by tongue vibrationsTECH.
- The Spanish 'rr' is a trill.
3.
naturehigh-pitched sound made by a bird
- The canary's trill filled the room.
4.
cattremulous sound made by a cat
- The cat greeted us with a trill.
Expressions with trill
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pronounce the letter 'r' with a rolling sound
She can trill her r's like a native speaker.
sound made by vibrating the tongue
The Spanish word 'perro' has a trill R.
Origin of trill
Italian, trillare (to quaver) + -illo (diminutive)
Examples of trill in a sentence
She learned to trill on the flute during her music lessons. The bird trilled a melody at dawn. He trilled the notes effortlessly on his guitar. She learned to trill in her language class. The singer trilled beautifully during the performance. He trilled a greeting as he entered the room.
The violinist's trill was both delicate and precise. A trill echoed through the concert hall, enchanting the listeners. Linguists study the trill in various languages. A trill can be challenging for learners. The morning was greeted by the trill of sparrows. A melodious trill came from the nearby forest. A soft trill came from the kitten. Her cat answered with a cheerful trill.
View all translations of trill
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- French:triller, vibrato, ...
- German:trillern, Triller, ...
- Italian:trillare, trillo, ...
- Spanish:trinar, trino, ...
- Portuguese:trilar, trinado, ...
- Chinese:发出颤音, 颤音, ...
- Japanese:震え声を出す, トリル, ...
- Arabic:غَرَّدَ, رَعْشَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְנַגֵּן טְרִיל, טְרִיל, ...
- Russian:трепетать, трель, ...
- Ukrainian:тремтіти, трель, ...
- Hindi:कलरव करना, त्रिल, ...
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