Definition of Riff
Riff
riff
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a short phrase or section of music that is repeated throughout the song, typically during the introduction and then as a refrain, especially in jazz and popular music;
e.g. He strummed the riff of a popular song on the guitar.
(noun)
an energetic spoken monologue or verbal outpouring on a particular subject, often improvised and comic/humorous, or a brief witty comment;
e.g. She opened her stand-up comedy routine with a riff on life in New York City.
(noun)
a distinctive view or version/variation of something;
e.g. The movie offers a riff on the familiar Romeo and Juliet story.
(verb)
to play a phrase or section of music that is repeated throughout a song;
e.g. The lead guitarist of the band began to riff their most famous song.
(verb)
to deliver a humorous spoken monologue or improvisation on a particular topic;
e.g. He likes to riff on the odd things he encounters at his job.
(verb)
to hastily flip through some document and read it superficially;
e.g. She just had time to riff the outline of the presentation.
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