Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
riff
noun
/rɪf/
Definition
A short repeated phrase in music, often used as a building block for a song.
Examples
- The guitar riff in that song is incredibly catchy.
- He played a funky riff that got everyone dancing.
- The band started with a heavy riff that set the mood for the concert.
Meaning
The term ‘riff’ typically refers to catchy melodic or harmonic phrases in a musical composition, particularly in genres like rock, jazz, and blues.
Synonyms
- phrase
- melody
- lick
- hook
