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a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a semitone or a whole tone apart
What is a "trill"?
A trill is a musical technique where the performer quickly alternates between two neighboring notes, creating a vibrating or shaking effect. It is indicated by the letters "tr" written above the note, with lines or symbols suggesting how fast to alternate between the notes. Trills add expressiveness and decoration to a musical passage, enhancing the emotional impact of the music.
(phonetics) a /r/ sound that is produced by a rapid vibration of the tongue against the palate
What is a "trill"?
A trill is a type of consonant sound produced by the rapid vibration of one articulator against another. This can involve the tongue, lips, or other parts of the mouth. In speech, a trill typically creates a distinct and rolling sound. An example of a trill is the "r" sound in some languages, like the Spanish "perro," where the tongue rapidly taps against the alveolar ridge. Trills are important in phonetics because they add variety to speech sounds and can change the meaning of words in languages that use them.
to produce a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes, usually a semitone or a whole tone apart
pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'
