trill

Noun
  1. A note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it (synset 106873227)
    is a type of: musical note, note, tone - a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound
    same as: shake
  2. The articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula (synset 107148185)
    "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill"
    is a type of: articulation - the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
Verb
  1. Pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r' (synset 201057138)
    "Some speakers trill their r's"
    is a type of: articulate, enounce, enunciate, pronounce, say, sound out - speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
  2. Sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below (synset 201052768)
    is a type of: sing - produce tones with the voice
    same as: quaver, warble

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