riffage
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Grammy-winning guitarist Adrian Quesada, best known for his riffage in Texas bands Black Pumas and Grupo Fantasma, ventured out on his own this summer with the release of his Latin soul album “Boleros Psicodélicos.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2022
But from the Metallica-on-acid riffage that dissolve into a kickstarting “Hold Out Your Hand” out the gate, it feels like Carlile and the band just want to crank it up and let loose.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2020
“I didn’t have his riffage, but I could write something simple,” Pop said.
From The New Yorker • Aug. 26, 2019
Ground control to Alex Turner: “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino” is far more rewarding than a bankrupt Atlantic City slot-machine hall, but Arctic Monkeys are most compelling when layering very-British verbiage over almost-American riffage.
From Washington Post • Jul. 29, 2018
They've not withered in the layoff, and not even an underpowered PA system can scupper their oily, tungsten riffage.
From The Guardian • Jul. 15, 2012
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