What is Riff short for?

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Tags

1. #behind
2. #music
3. #phrase
4. #definition
5. #short
6. #repeated
7. #chords
8. #performing
9. #rhythm
10. #played
11. #improvisational
12. #changing
13. #harmonies
14. #soloist
15. #often
16. #example