Riff
Pronunciation: /ˈrɪf/
Riff (noun)
- a short, repeated musical phrase often used in songs.
- a short, improvised speech or joke, often humorous.
Examples
- The guitarist played a catchy riff during the song.
- She recognized the famous riff immediately.
Common collocations: guitar riff, catchy riff, play a riff, improvise a riff, quick riff
Riff (verb)
- to play a short, repeated musical phrase.
- to speak or joke in an improvised way.
Examples
- He riffed on the guitar for hours.
- They riffed together, creating a new sound.