Riff (Noun)
Meaning 1
A jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A Berber living in northern Morocco.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The old man's gnarled fingers danced across the strings of his oud, weaving a hypnotic riff that seemed to conjure the spirits of the Atlas Mountains.
- As I walked through the souk, I stumbled upon a group of musicians playing a lively riff on their qraqeb, the rhythmic clanging of the metal castanets drawing in a crowd of onlookers.
- The Berber blues musician's soulful riff on his guitar echoed through the desert night, a haunting melody that seemed to capture the longing of the nomadic people.
- In the village square, the young boy's fingers moved deftly over the strings of his loutar, creating a complex riff that showcased his impressive musical skills.
- The traditional Berber music ensemble's riff on the ahidous, a type of oboe, added a haunting quality to the festive atmosphere of the wedding celebration.