Assertion: riff | /r/HasProperty | the basis of a song
Facets:
value: literally
type: MANNER
value: unlike drums for instance
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Riffs can be minor decorative elements or they can be the basis of a song.
text: Since the riff if rhythmic, but can also have a melodic element to it (unlike drums for instance, which provide the pulse of the song but are extremely restricted when it comes to creating melodies) in a lot of Rock, Punk, Blues and Heavy Metal, the riff is literally the base of the song.
text: Riffs can be minor decorative elements or they can be the basis of a song.