Example: The bird's trill echoed beautifully through the forest at dawn.
Definition
"The trill" in music refers to a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a main note and the one above it, creating a vibrating or fluttering sound effect often used to embellish melodies.
The term "the trill" comes from the Italian word 'trillo,' which means a quavering or shaking sound. This word likely imitates the trembling sound itself, reflecting the musical ornament that rapidly alternates notes. Did you know that trills have been used since the Baroque period to add expressiveness to compositions?
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"The trill" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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