What does riff mean in blues music terms?

Answer 1

A riff in a song is usually an instrumental part from the guitar, it's when a guitarist (or bassist) plays the chord up and down the scale as the notes meld with one another. You can find samples of these in most rock or metal bands-or if you want something with a isolated example, Apple's Garageband has several tracks that are rock riffs from a rock guitar (that's how I learned what it was).

Answer 2

A riff in music is just like a chorus in a song played

Answer 3

According to the Harvard Dictionary of Music... Riff. In jazz, a brief, relaxed, tuneful phrase repeated over changing harmonies. It may serve as both accompaniment or as melody.

Answer 4

Listen to the first few seconds of "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones.

Da Da, Dum Dum Da Dum (da da da) and repeat.

That's a riff.

Answer 5

A riff is a slang term that is usually used in jazz or blues to describe a short line or phrase that a musician will play.

Answer 6

It has several meanings. In music, it means a short repeated phrase played as ostinato accompaniment toa song. It is the general name of a group of Moroccan tribesmen.

Answer 7

repetition beats on and on

Answer 8

not sure