wah-wah also wa-wa (wä wä )n. 1. A wavering sound produced by alternately covering and uncovering the bell of a trumpet or trombone with a mute. 2. A similar sound produced by means of an electronic attachment, as on an electric guitar, operated by a foot pedal. [Imitative.] wah -wah adj. |
wah-wah [ˈwɑːˌwɑː]
n
1. (Music / Instruments) the sound made by a trumpet, cornet, etc., when the bell is alternately covered and uncovered: much used in jazz
2. (Music / Instruments) an electronic attachment for an electric guitar, etc., that simulates this effect
[of imitative origin]
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