trill Synonyms & Antonyms
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Trill as a Noun
A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it as an ornament; in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.
A type of consonantal sound that is produced by vibrations of the tongue against the place of articulation: for example, Spanish ⟨rr⟩, /r/.
A tremulous high-pitched vocal sound produced by cats.
Trill as a Verb
To create a trill sound; to utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver.
To impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill.
to trill a note, or the letter r
To trickle.
To twirl.
Trill as an Adjective
True; respected.
Trill in a Sentence
to trill a note, or the letter r
Word Forms & Grammar
trill (plural trills)
trill (third-person singular simple present trills, present participle trilling, simple past and past participle trilled)
trill (comparative triller, superlative trillest)
Words That Rhyme With Trill
Origin of Trill
Origin 1: From Middle English trillen, from Italian trillo, trillare. Compare German trillern, Norwegian trille, Swedish trilla.
Origin 2: Perhaps identical to Etymology 3, but compare the same sense of drill, and German trillen, drillen.
Origin 3: Probably related to Old English þweran (“to twirl, stir”). Compare twirl, thirl, and Swedish trilla, Norwegian trille, etc.
Origin 4: Perhaps a blend of true + real, or from keep it real, exhibiting the fill–feel merger.
Trill at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /tɹɪl/ |
| Meaning | A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it as an ornament; in musical notation… |
| Plural | trills |
| Comparative / superlative | triller, trillest |
| Verb forms | trills, trilling, trilled |
Quick Answers About Trill
Is trill a noun or a verb?
Trill is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is the plural of trill?
The plural of trill is trills.
What is the past tense of trill?
The past tense of trill is trilled. The present participle is trilling.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of trill?
The comparative form is triller and the superlative form is trillest.