"Riffs" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A musical passage or phrase repeated or echoed in variation, often as a feature of rock and roll music.
Example: "The guitarist's solo was a series of haunting riffs that echoed through the stadium."
Alternatively, riffs can also refer to fragments of rock music that have become iconic or well-known, often associated with a particular band or song.
Example: "The riff from the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' is instantly recognizable."
Riff-raff refers to people considered to be of low social status or of a lower class, often in a derogatory manner. It can also refer to people who are considered to be of no importance or of little value.
A musical phrase or passage repeated continuously in a musical composition, often used as an accompaniment to singing or instrumental solos.<br><br>Example: "The guitarist used a repetitive riff to create a catchy melody in his song."<br><br>In non-musical contexts, a riff can also refer to:<br><br> A short phrase or chunk of information repeated in speech or writing, often for emphasis.<br> A comical or clever remark, often used to add humor or interest to a conversation.<br><br>Example: "His witty riff about the politician's speech had everyone laughing."
To riffle means to cause something to move or flow in a way that is rapid and irregular, like the sound of pages of a book being turned quickly. For example: The kids found it fun to riffle through the pages of the magazine. It can also refer to the sound of a flowing river or the sound of money being quickly shuffled.<br><br>It can also mean to examine or go through something quickly, often with a sense of surprise, inspection, or curiosity. <br><br>Alternatively, riffle can also refer to the act of pulling out playing cards quickly from a deck or the sound made when cards are pulled out quickly from a deck.
Having or causing a playful, playful, uneven motion, like that of a ruffled or riffled surface.