riff

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in jazz or rock music : A "riff" is a distinctive, often catchy sequence of notes, chords, or rhythms that is repeated, forming a core part of a musical piece's structure or improvisation. A particular, often clever or critical, take or commentary on a subject : In a broader, informal sense, a "riff" can refer to a monologue or seri...