noun

trill

trihl

noun

A rapid alternation between two adjacent musical notes.

"The violinist added a delicate trill at the end of the phrase."

verb

To sing, speak, or play with a quivering, rapidly vibrating sound.

"Birds trilled outside the window at dawn."

How to Use Trill

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA quick, warbling repetition of sound — used for birdsong, singing, or a musical ornament.

Word Forms

triller comparative, trilled past tense, trilled past tense, trilled past tense, trills plural, trills singular, trills singular, trills singular, trillest superlative

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “trill” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

The violinist added a delicate _____ at the end of the phrase.

Etymology

From Italian trillo/trillare, borrowed into Middle English as trillen.

Synonyms

View more →

chirl chirr quaver warble wobble roll

Related Words

hesitate roll warble wobble

Rhymes for trill

ill kill mill sill bill will till hill fill Jill dill gill

See all rhymes for trill →

People Also Searched

chirl chirr quaver warble wobble roll hesitate