give it rice

Verb. to give something rice.
- To overemphasize your movements when doing something to make it more dramatic.

When a player in an orchestra or ensemble, usually the leader, really gets into the music and emphasizes their movements when playing. It often involves swaying as their musical lines ebb and flow.
- "Check out the lead violinist, she's really giving it rice."
"Yeah, awesome!"

- "Look at that soloist give it rice!"
"Man, that guy is amazing!"

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giving it rice

giving it rice can mean 'to do with enthusiasm'

she's fully giving it rice!

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