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The meaning of Riff

rɪf

Riff – definition

noun

A short repeated phrase in popular music and jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain in a song.

Usage examples:

A brilliant guitar riff
verb

Play riffs.

Usage examples:

The other horns would be riffing behind him

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Word origin

1930s: perhaps an abbreviation of refrain2.

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