Riffs: meaning, definitions and examples

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riffs

 

[ rษชfs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music

A short, repeated phrase in a song or piece of music, especially one that is catchy or memorable.

Synonyms

lick, motif, phrase

Examples of usage

  • His guitar riffs are legendary in the rock music world.
  • She came up with a catchy riff for the chorus of the song.
  • The bass player added a funky riff to the bridge of the track.
Context #2 | Verb

music

To play or create a short, repeated phrase in a song or piece of music, especially one that is catchy or memorable.

Synonyms

improvise, jam, play around

Examples of usage

  • He loves to riff on his guitar during live performances.
  • The band likes to riff on classic melodies and give them a modern twist.

Translations

Translations of the word "riffs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น riffs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเคซเคผเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Riffs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ riff

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธั„ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ riffy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท riffs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ riffs

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท riffler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฆฌํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ riffy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ riffy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅณๅ…ด้‡ๅคๆฎต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ riffi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ riff

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะธั„ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ˜แƒคแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ riff

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ riffs

Word origin

The term 'riff' originated in jazz and blues music in the early 20th century, referring to a short repeated musical phrase played by a soloist or ensemble. Over time, it became popular in rock and other genres as well, often used to add energy and catchiness to a song.

See also: riff.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,095 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.