HyperDic: riff

English > 4 senses of the word Riff / riff:
NOUNperson Riff, Riffiana Berber living in northern Morocco
communicationriffa jazz ostinato
VERBperceptionriff, flick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaflook through a book or other written material
creationriffplay riffs
Riff / riff > pronunciation
Soundsrih'f
Rhymesbailiff ... Wickliffe: 18 rhymes with ihf...
English > Riff: 4 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA Berber living in northern Morocco.
SynonymRiffian
BroaderBerberA member of an indigenous people of northern Africa
English > riff: 4 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation.
BroaderostinatoA musical phrase repeated over and over during a composition
Spanishrifeo, riff
Verbsriffplay riffs
English > riff: 4 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaninglook through a book or other written material.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Synonymsflick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaf
BroaderperuseExamine or consider with attention and in detail
English > riff: 4 senses > verb 2, creation
MeaningPlay riffs.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderplay, spielreplay (as a melody)
Nounsriffa jazz ostinato

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