Trills Synonyms

Sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sounds
  2. rolls
  3. shakes
  4. warbles
  5. twitters
  6. chirps
  7. vibrates
  8. quavers
  9. whistles
  10. twirls
  11. waves
A rapid alternation of a given musical tone with the tone a diatonic second above it
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tremolos
  2. vibratos

Trills Sentence Examples

  • We have lapwings on the tops of the hills where the Skylark still trills high above you.

  • The group communicates with a range of calls, including trills, squeaks, grunts, hoots and barks.

  • I then worked on lip trills which I have been having particular problems getting up to speed.

  • Mitka tuned up afresh, and recommenced thrumming the balalayka to the air of My Lady, with trills and variations.

  • The inimitable Transylvanian style is evident as the violin strings produce trills and frequent half-step note variations in sound.