Riff
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リフ, 繰り返される音楽的なパターン
a short, repeated musical pattern found in both jazz and popular music, serving as a prominent and recognizable element within a song or composition
例
The guitarist played a catchy riff that got everyone on their feet.
ギタリストはみんなを立ち上がらせるキャッチーなリフを演奏した。
The bassist improvised a funky riff during the jam session.
ベーシストはジャムセッション中にファンキーなリフを即興で演奏した。
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a Berber ethnic group native to the Rif region in northern Morocco
例
The Riff have a distinct language and cultural traditions.
The Riff played a central role in the history of northern Morocco.
to riff
01
to play a short, repeated musical phrase, often as an accompaniment or improvisation
例
The guitarist riffed over the main chord progression.
He spent the afternoon riffing on the blues scale.
02
to browse a book or other written material casually
例
He riffed through the files, searching for a clue.
She riffed on the magazine while waiting for her appointment.
