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For questions about the terms used to describe music or the language used within the musical field. Questions about symbols should use the "notation" tag.

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What is the difference between a "riff" and a "melody"?

Both a riff and a melody are sequences of notes that, at least to the listener, form the centerpiece of a piece of music. We call such a sequence a riff, if I'm not mistaken, when it is at least part …
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