De triller
Example: De triller in het muziekstuk benadrukte de emotie van de melodie.
Definition
"De triller" in music refers to a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a main note and the note above it, used to embellish and add expressiveness to a melody. It emphasizes emotion and adds a decorative effect to the musical piece.
Etymology
The word "de triller" comes from the Dutch verb 'trillen,' meaning 'to tremble' or 'to vibrate.' This origin reflects the quick, shaking movement of the notes in a triller. Did you know? The term shares roots with the English 'trill,' which also describes a similar musical ornament.
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"De triller" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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