[rɪf], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short repeated phrase in popular music and jazz, typically used as an introduction or refrain in a song
(e.g: a brilliant guitar riff)


Phrases:

Origin:
1930s: perhaps an abbreviation of refrain

[rɪf], (Verb)

Definitions:
- play riffs
(e.g: the other horns would be riffing behind him)


Phrases:

Origin:
1930s: perhaps an abbreviation of refrain