riff

• Courte phrase musicale répétitive, souvent utilisée dans le jazz, le rock et d'autres genres comme support d'improvisation solo.

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

1. Musical phraseB2informalart

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

   riff (figure musicale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfigurelickostinatophrasevamp

• Verbe 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.

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.

1. Browse or flip throughB2informal

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

   Feuilleter

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrowseflipskimthumb

2. Play musical riffsB2informal

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

   Jouer des riffs

   • 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.

   Synonymesad-libimprovisejamvamp