wah-wah
or wa-wa
[ wah-wah ]
/ ˈwɑˌwɑ /
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adjective
producing a muted, bawling sound like that of a trumpet with the hand moved momentarily over the bell: a wah-wah effect on a synthesizer; a guitar with a wah-wah pedal.
noun
a sound or effect like the muted sound of a trumpet, especially in music.
an electronic device or attachment to produce such a sound, often used with an electric guitar.
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Origin of wah-wah
First recorded in 1925–30; imitative
Words nearby wah-wah
Wahiawa, wahine, wahoo, Wahpekute, Wahpeton, wah-wah, wai, Waianae Mountains, waiata, waif, Waikaremoana
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British Dictionary definitions for wah-wah
wah-wah
/ (ˈwɑːˌwɑː) /
noun
the sound made by a trumpet, cornet, etc, when the bell is alternately covered and uncovered: much used in jazz
an electronic attachment for an electric guitar, etc, that simulates this effect
Word Origin for wah-wah
C20: of imitative origin
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