Looking for the meaning of the word RIFF in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of RIFF with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Riff
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1930s: perhaps an abbreviation of refrain
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a short repeated phrase in popular music and jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain in a song
Short Definition:short repeated phrase in popular music and jazz
Examples:- a brilliant guitar riff
Word: Riff
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
rɪf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
play riffs
Short Definition:play riffs
Examples:- the other horns would be riffing behind him
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