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    What is the meaning of the term "riff off"?

    Question #68952. Asked by uclageographer. (Jul 28 06 12:33 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		One definition of a riff is a short rhythmic phrase, especially one that is repeated in improvisation.

    When one person plays a riff you can then "riff off" of his riff.

    Whales do this often in their "singing."


    Jul 28 06, 12:41 PM
    kathyr_1

    		riff off was originally a jazz term meaning "to borrow and elaborate on" as opposed to rip off which is to steal

    Jul 28 06, 2:50 PM

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