a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
Used in a Sentence
trill
How to use trill in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for trill.
Editorial note
Appelbaum throws back his head and screams with laughter — a gleeful, almost manic trill.
Examples10
Definitions4
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of trill gathered in one view.
the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula; "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill"
pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'; "Some speakers trill their r's"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for trill.
noun
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
See also: shake
noun
the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula; "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill"
verb
pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'; "Some speakers trill their r's"
verb
sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
Example sentences
Appelbaum throws back his head and screams with laughter — a gleeful, almost manic trill.
We wanted to experience the trill, terror and wonder.
I keep wanting to replace my cash but the price of Zimbabwe bucks keeps going up and up, 100-trillion costs $70+ now!
Having the $3trillion in US gov securities is still good because it still shelters it from price fluctuations.
I used to have a trillion dollar note and a large stack of million-dollar notes before some idiot at work stole them.
On eBay, single $100 trillion dollar notes go for $10-30+ American dollars!
Some British dialects were heavily influenced by French, or imitated the francophone "upper" classes so much so that they no longer trill their 'r'.
If the $3 trill had been invested in harder assets as you suggests, the Chinese would have made a nice profit yes, but it doesnt safe-guard its import/export industry.
Zimbabwe's trillion dollar notes are quite popular with numismatics.
The reason our government gives this industry a pat on the back, a few trill, and an 'atta-boy every time it fucks up is because this industry has made a concerted effort to buy off the government.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use trill in a sentence?
Appelbaum throws back his head and screams with laughter — a gleeful, almost manic trill.
What does trill mean?
a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
What part of speech is trill?
trill is commonly used as noun, verb.