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(rɪf)
Word forms: plural riffs
1. countable noun
In jazz and rock music, a riff is a short repeated tune.
2. countable noun
A riff is a short piece of speech or writing that develops a particular theme or idea.
Rowe does a very clever riff on the nature of prejudice. [+ on]

riff in British English

(rɪf) music
noun
1. 
(in jazz or rock music) a short series of notes or chords
verb (intransitive)
2. 
to play or perform riffs in jazz or rock music
3.  informal
to speak amusingly or make amusing comments or remarks
Word origin
C20: probably altered and shortened from refrain2

Riff in American English 1

(rɪf)
nounWord forms: plural Riffs or ˈRiffi (rɪfi)
a member of a Berber people living in the Rif and nearby regions
Derived forms
Riffian (ˈRiffian) (ˈrɪfiən)
adjective, noun

Riff in American English 2

(rɪf)
alt. sp. of
Rif

riff in American English

(rɪf)
US
noun
1. 
a constantly repeated musical phrase used esp. as background for a soloist or as the basic theme of a final chorus
a term that originated in jazz music
2.  Informal
a short, incisive comment, passage, or scene, often one of several functioning as variations on a theme, in a speech, novel, film, etc.
verb intransitive
3. 
to play a riff
a term that originated in jazz music
4.  Informal
to make use of a riff or riffs
Word origin
prob. altered < refrain2

Examples of 'riff' in a sentence
riff

Heavy metal bands and extended guitar riffs are likely to get these sorts rocking.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A jazz musician might, typically, improvise over a background riff played by other members of the band.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The rock riff is a product of a misuse of the electric guitar.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Same old retro funk and heavy riff.
The Sun (2008)
She is naturally very funny and can riff amusingly on almost any subject we bring up.
The Sun (2013)
Yet behind the big beard and guitar riffs is a formidable brain.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Backed by an incessant guitar riff which explodes into a rock stomp.
The Sun (2008)
That the world has come round is due to the melodic pop that now lurks amid their rock riffs.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This single has a cracking chorus, sweet harmonies and a heavy guitar riff.
The Sun (2008)
We weren't being asked to play riffs thousands of times until we got it right.
The Sun (2009)
Lovers of fuzzy guitar riffs and well-crafted pop hooks need look no further.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Elsewhere there are military drums, trumpets and punk guitar riffs.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I needed to be the guy who knew how to play that riff.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
This is strictly for those who love a heavy riff, vocal histrionics and want to practice air guitar.
The Sun (2015)
He spurs on his younger sidekick to a career best on a rollicking blues album that's full of great riffs and inventive playing.
The Sun (2013)
The heavier guitar riff which underlies this jittery paced indie rock track makes it one of the band's strongest releases in a while.
The Sun (2010)
 Play that riff out loud, a mob with burning torches marauding through the Wharf sounds reasonable.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It doesn't feature any vocals - instead focusing on guitar riffs and a bass drum.
The Sun (2010)
For album four, they are back to their punchy best, with snappy riffs and poetic lyrics.
The Sun (2013)
In all his interviews to promote the film he riffs on the theme of'I just want to act'.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
At a typical concert they dress as monks, grinding out slow, heavy riffs while dry ice lends the vibe of an apocalyptic wasteland.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)

In other languages
riff

British English: riff NOUN
In jazz and rock music, a riff is a short repeated tune.
  • American English: riff
  • Brazilian Portuguese: motivo musical repetido em uma canção
  • Chinese: 反复的音乐小节爵士或摇滚乐
  • European Spanish: riff
  • French: riff
  • German: Riff
  • Italian: riff
  • Japanese: リフ
  • Korean: 재즈나 락 음악에서 반복되는 악절
  • European Portuguese: motivo musical repetido numa canção
  • Latin American Spanish: riff

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