riff in German
riff in German is Motiv, Ostinato, Riff — riff means a short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
riff in German
Motiv
A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.
Ostinato
A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.
Riff
A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.
witzige Bemerkung
A clever or witty remark.
What does "riff" mean?
-
noun A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
"The song is built around one unforgettable guitar riff."
-
noun A creative variation or spin-off on an existing idea, joke, or theme.
"The film is a clever riff on classic detective stories."
-
verb To improvise on a theme, musically or otherwise.
"The comedian riffed on the day's news for ten minutes straight."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
riff in a sentence
- The song is built around one unforgettable guitar riff.
- The film is a clever riff on classic detective stories.
- The comedian riffed on the day's news for ten minutes straight.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "riff" in German?
"riff" in German is Motiv, Ostinato, Riff. riff means: A short, repeated musical phrase, especially in rock or jazz.
How do you use "riff" in a sentence?
Example: "The song is built around one unforgettable guitar riff." In German, "riff" is Motiv, Ostinato, Riff.
Are there other ways to say "riff" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "riff": Motiv, Ostinato, Riff, witzige Bemerkung.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
