trilling

/'triliɳ/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A rapid alternation between two adjacent musical notes: In music, "trilling" refers to the technique of quickly alternating between a main note and the note above it.
    • The action or sound of producing a high, quavering, or vibratory sound: It can describe a bird's song or a similar rapid, vibrating sound.
    • (Specific Proper Noun) Lionel Trilling: A noted American literary critic (1905-1975).
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The pianist's trilling in the sonata was flawless and expressive.
    • We could hear the trilling of a nightingale from the woods.
    • The essay was influenced by the ideas of Trilling.
Advanced Usage
  • "to execute a trill": To perform the musical ornament known as a trill.
    • The flutist had to execute a difficult trill in the cadenza.
Variants and Related Words
  • Trill (n/v): The noun form of the musical ornament or the verb meaning to produce such a sound.
    • The song ended with a beautiful vocal trill. (n)
    • The bird trilled a cheerful melody. (v)
Synonyms
  • Warble: To sing with a gentle trilling sound.
  • Quaver: A shake or tremble in a voice or musical sound.
Related Phrases
  • Trill out: To produce a trilling sound, often suddenly or clearly.
    • The alarm clock trilled out, waking everyone up.
Noun
  1. United States literary critic (1905-1975)

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