リフ
りふ
noun
riff (music)
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.
この曲のイントロのリフが有名だ。
The intro riff of this song is famous.
シンプルなリフだけど印象に残る。
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:
- ギターリフ: guitar riff
- ベースリフ: bass riff
- リフを弾く: to play a riff
- 印象的なリフ: memorable riff
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 TERMS:
- フレーズ: musical phrase
- メロディー: melody
- イントロ: intro
- ソロ: solo