trill

noun
UK /trɪl/
US /trɪl/

A trill is a quick, shaking sound that goes up and down.

The bird sang a sweet trill in the morning.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To sing or play with a quick shaking sound.

She trilled a happy tune as she walked.

3. A speech sound made by vibrating the tongue or throat.

In Spanish, the letter r is often pronounced as a trill.

4. A quick shaking movement of the voice or an instrument.

The flute player added a trill at the end of the note.