riff

A short, repeated musical phrase, often used in jazz, rock, and other genres as a background for a solo improvisation.

ruКороткая повторяющаяся музыкальная фраза, часто используемая в джазе, роке и других жанрах в качестве фона для сольной импровизации.esFrase musical corta y repetitiva, frecuentemente usada en jazz, rock y otros géneros como base para la improvisación solista.frCourte phrase musicale répétitive, souvent utilisée dans le jazz, le rock et d'autres genres comme support d'improvisation solo.deKurze, sich wiederholende musikalische Phrase, oft in Jazz, Rock und anderen Genres als Hintergrund für Soli oder Improvisationen verwendet.ptFrase musical curta e repetida, geralmente tocada por um instrumento como a guitarra, que serve de base ou acompanhamento, especialmente no jazz, rock e outros gêneros. Também pode se referir a um trecho melódico ou motivo recorrente.zh简短且重复的音乐乐句，常用于爵士、摇滚等音乐风格中，作为独奏即兴伴奏的背景。arعبارة موسيقية قصيرة متكررة، تُستخدم غالبًا في الجاز والروك وغيرهما من الأنماط كخلفية للارتجال المنفرد.

1. Musical phrase B2 informal art

   A short, repeated melodic phrase in jazz, rock, or popular music, often used as a background for improvisation.

   • The guitarist played a catchy riff that got the crowd moving.
   • Jazz musicians often trade riffs during a solo.
   • The song's main riff is instantly recognizable.

   ruМузыкальная фразаesRiff musicalfrriff (figure musicale)deMusikalische PhraseptFrase musicalzh重复乐句arعبارة موسيقية

   Synonymes: figurelickostinatophrasevamp

• riffs plural form
• riffs' possessive plural form
• riff's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of performing or improvising a short, repeated musical phrase, or speaking or writing in a lively, improvisational manner.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по исполнению или импровизации короткой повторяющейся музыкальной фразы, или говорения или написания в живой, импровизационной манере.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de tocar o improvisar un riff musical corto y repetitivo, o de hablar o escribir de manera viva, improvisada y con energía.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de jouer ou d'improviser une courte phrase musicale répétitive, ou de parler ou d'écrire de manière vive et improvisée.deVerb, das das Spielen oder Improvisieren einer kurzen, wiederkehrenden musikalischen Phrase bezeichnet oder auch das Sprechen oder Schreiben in einer lebendigen, improvisierenden Art.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de executar ou improvisar uma frase musical curta e repetitiva, especialmente na guitarra ou em instrumentos de sopro, ou de falar ou escrever de maneira viva e improvisada.zh动词，指演奏或即兴创作一段简短重复的音乐乐句，也指以生动、即兴的方式说话或写作。arفعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى أداء أو ارتجال عبارة موسيقية قصيرة متكررة، أو التحدث أو الكتابة بأسلوب حيوي وارتجالي.

1. Browse or flip through B2 informal

   To quickly look through the pages of a book, magazine, or other written material without reading it thoroughly.

   • He riffed through the magazine while waiting for his appointment.
   • She riffed the pages of the old novel, looking for a specific passage.
   • I like to riff through cookbooks for new recipe ideas.

   ruПролистыватьeshojearfrFeuilleterdeDurchblätternptFolhearzh翻阅arتصفّح

   Synonymes: browseflipskimthumb

2. Play musical riffs B2 informal

   To perform a short, repeated, and often catchy musical phrase, typically on a guitar or other instrument.

   • The guitarist started to riff on a classic blues progression.
   • He spent hours riffing on his new electric guitar.
   • The band riffed together, creating an energetic jam session.

   ruИграть риффыestocar riffsfrJouer des riffsdeRiffs spielenptTocar riffszh演奏连复段arعزف الريف

   Synonymes: ad-libimprovisejamvamp

• riffed past participle
• riffed past simple
• riffing present participle
• riffs third person singular