"riffwise" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: From riff + -wise. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|riff|wise}} riff + -wise Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} riffwise (not comparable)
  1. (music) In terms of riffs Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Music
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