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Riff (Verb)

Play riffs.

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

The young guitarist began to riff over the blues chord progression, letting her fingers improvise on the fretboard.
A jazz legend, Miles Davis could riff for hours, effortlessly weaving melodies and chord changes together.
As they warmed up for the concert, the lead guitarist started to riff, letting the unique sounds echo through the empty hall.
During the live performance, the talented musician switched to a fretless bass to riff freely on an intricate pattern.
From simple chord progressions to complex jazz standards, the pianist could riff on almost any style or theme.

Look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

She riffed through the magazine, noticing several interesting articles on her favorite topics.
He riffed through the notes his professor had given him, hoping to piece together the lecture.
After class, the students riffed through their textbooks, searching for specific information.
The researcher riffed through the manuscripts, looking for any mention of historical events.
She sat at her desk and riffed through the documents, organizing them in chronological order.