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(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)(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:

  • ギターリフ: guitar riff
  • ベースリフ: bass riff
  • リフを()く: to play a riff
  • 印象的(いんしょうてき)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