リフ

りふ
noun
riff (music)
musicloanword
1. riff; musical riff
a short repeated phrase in music, especially in rock and jazz
ギターリフがかっこいい。
The guitar riff is cool.
この曲(きょく)のイントロのリフが有名(ゆうめい)だ。
The intro riff of this song is famous.
シンプルなリフだけど印象(いんしょう)に残(のこ)る。
It's a simple riff but it's memorable.

リフ is a loanword from English "riff," referring to a short, repeated melodic or rhythmic pattern in music.

Common collocations

Music context

Riffs are foundational elements in rock, metal, blues, and jazz. They often form the hook of a song and are repeated throughout.

Related words

Related Words

Related: フレーズ (musical phrase)
Related: メロディー (melody)
Related: イントロ (intro)
Related: ソロ (solo)
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Added 2026.1.25 15:05 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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