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Melody vs. Riff

Melody and Riff Definitions

Melody

A pleasing succession or arrangement of sounds.

Riff

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

Melody

Musical quality
The melody of verse.

Riff

A repeated or varied theme, idea, or phrase
Gave us another of his riffs on the decline of civilization.

Melody

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

Riff

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

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

Riff

The Berber language of this people.

Melody

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

Riff

To play or make riffs. Often used with on.

Melody

A poem suitable for setting to music or singing.

Riff

A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.
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Melody

A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

Riff

A clever or witty remark.

Melody

A sweet or agreeable succession of sounds.
Lulled with sound of sweetest melody.

Riff

A variation on something.

Melody

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.

Riff

A spoof.
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Melody

The air or tune of a musical piece.

Riff

The belly; the bowels.

Melody

A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence;
She was humming an air from Beethoven

Riff

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

Melody

The perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes

Riff

To riffle.

Riff

A Berber living in northern Morocco

Riff

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

Riff

Look through a book or other written material;
He thumbed through the report
She leafed through the volume

Riff

Play riffs

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