riff
US /rɪf/
UK /rɪf/
1.
riff
a short repeated phrase in popular music or jazz, typically one that is improvised
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The guitarist played a catchy riff throughout the song.
Gitaris memainkan riff yang menarik sepanjang lagu.
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That jazz band is known for its complex saxophone riffs.
Band jazz itu dikenal dengan riff saksofonnya yang kompleks.
2.
celotehan, digresi
a remark or a series of remarks, especially one that is a digression or a humorous improvisation
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He went off on a long riff about the history of rock and roll.
Dia melenceng jauh dengan celotehan panjang tentang sejarah rock and roll.
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The comedian's opening riff got a huge laugh from the audience.
Celotehan pembuka komedian itu membuat penonton tertawa terbahak-bahak.
1.
berimprovisasi, berceloteh
perform a riff
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She loves to riff on old blues tunes.
Dia suka berimprovisasi pada lagu-lagu blues lama.
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The speaker began to riff on the current political climate.
Pembicara mulai berceloteh tentang iklim politik saat ini.