Riffing: meaning, definitions and examples
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riffing
[ หrษชfษชล ]
music performance
Riffing refers to the act of improvising or creating musical riffs, short repeated phrases, often in a jazz, rock, or blues context. It typically involves spontaneous, creative expression and can vary significantly between performances.
Synonyms
improvising, jamming, playing.
Examples of usage
- The guitarist was riffing during the solo.
- The band started riffing off each otherโs ideas.
- She loves riffing on different themes in her compositions.
comedy
In a comedic context, riffing means to make spontaneous, humorous remarks or comments, often based on a set theme or subject. Comedians frequently riff during performances, allowing them to engage with the audience and showcase their improvisational skills.
Synonyms
ad-libbing, bantering, improvising.
Examples of usage
- The comedian was riffing off the audience's reactions.
- They spent the night riffing about current events.
- Riffing during his set kept the crowd laughing.
Translations
Translations of the word "riffing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น riffando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฟเคซเคผเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Riffing
๐ฎ๐ฉ riffing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธััะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ riffing
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใ
๐ซ๐ท riffing
๐ช๐ธ riffing
๐น๐ท riffing
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฆฌํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑููููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ riffing
๐ธ๐ฐ riffing
๐จ๐ณ ๅณๅ ดๆผๅฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ riffing
๐ฎ๐ธ riffing
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธัะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ riffing
๐ฒ๐ฝ riffing
Etymology
The term 'riff' is derived from the word 'riffle,' which has its roots in the 1920s, used in a musical context to describe a brief and repeated melodic phrase. The use of 'riff' became popular in jazz music as musicians began using short, catchy phrases to enhance their improvisations. Over time, 'riffing' evolved in both musical and comedic contexts, with musicians and comedians alike using the term to describe spontaneous improvisation. In addition to its musical roots, during the late 20th century, particularly in the rock and hip-hop scenes, riffing has become a significant part of live performances and creative songwriting, highlighting the artists' skills and quick thinking.