A whistling or chirp when releasing the throttle can sometimes be a vacuum leak somewhere. May only happen under decel because of the high vacuum created. Check around the throttle body like you suggested. Esp the line going to the distributer. Also intake manifold and brake booster hose. Spraying carb cleaner around these areas with the engine running can help to find. If the rpm surges, even a little, you found the leak.
Also check that the throttle plate is closing completely and is clean.