Melody vs. Riff

A pleasing succession or arrangement of sounds.

(Music) A short rhythmic phrase, especially one that is repeated in improvisation.

Musical quality

A repeated or varied theme, idea, or phrase

A rhythmically organized sequence of single tones so related to one another as to make up a particular phrase or idea.

A member of any of several Berber peoples inhabiting Er Rif.

Structure with respect to the arrangement of single notes in succession.

The Berber language of this people.

The leading part or the air in a composition with accompaniment.

To play or make riffs. Often used with on.

A poem suitable for setting to music or singing.

A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

A clever or witty remark.

A sweet or agreeable succession of sounds.

A variation on something.

A rhythmical succession of single tones, ranging for the most part within a given key, and so related together as to form a musical whole, having the unity of what is technically called a musical thought, at once pleasing to the ear and characteristic in expression.

A spoof.

The air or tune of a musical piece.

The belly; the bowels.

A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;

To improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.

The perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes

To riffle.

A Berber living in northern Morocco

A jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation

Look through a book or other written material;

Play riffs