What does TRILL mean?

**trill** 1. Parts of Speech: verb, noun 2. Definitions: - verb: (1) to produce a quavering or vibratory sound, especially by rapid alternation of two notes; (2) to utter or express with a trill. - noun: (1) a quavering or vibratory sound, especially a rapid alternation of two notes; (2) a sound resembling a trill. 3. Pronunciations: (US) /trɪl/, (UK) /trɪl/ 4. Origin and Usage: The word "trill" comes from the Middle English "trillen," which means to roll or turn. It was originally used in music to describe a rapid alternation between two notes. Over time, the term "trill" has come to be used more broadly to describe any rapid quavering or vibratory sound, including the sound made by certain birds. It is commonly used in music and bird-watching, but can also be used to describe the sound of laughter or a persons voice. 5. Synonyms: warble, quaver, tremolo, shake, vibrate 6. Related Words: chirp, tweet, sing, hum, buzz 7. Example Sentences: - The bird trilled a beautiful melody. - She trilled with laughter at the comedians jokes. - The opera singers voice trilled through the concert hall. - He trilled his Rs in a thick Scottish accent. - The phone trilled loudly in the middle of the meeting.