trill
noun/trɪl/
Frequency rank: #16,753 most common English word
Meaning
a quavering or vibrating sound, especially a rapid alternation between two musical notes.
Example sentence
The canary filled the room with its beautiful trill.
Synonyms & related words
- warble
- quaver
- vibrato
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