riff

• Frase 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.

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.

   Frase musical

   • 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.

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• Verbo 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.

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.

   Folhear

   • 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.

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2. Play musical riffsB2informal

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

   Tocar 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.

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