riff
noun
Definitions of riff noun
music
- Countable
A repeated musical phrase or melodic figure, often used in jazz or popular music as a foundation or accompaniment.
The song features several catchy guitar riffs.
The saxophone riff carries through the entire track.
He wrote an unforgettable piano riff for the song.
verb
Definitions of riff verb
music
- Intransitive
To play a short, repeated phrase or melodic figure, often improvised within a musical piece.
The guitarist riffed during the song's solo section.
They took turns riffing on different musical phrases during the jam session.
The bassist riffed on a low-end groove in the song.
speech
- Intransitive
To speak at length on a particular subject, often in an engaging, humorous, or improvisational manner.
The comedian riffed on the absurdities of modern life.
In the interview, he riffed about his perspective on filmmaking.
The professor riffed at length on the topic.