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wah-wah
The definition of a wah-wah is an instrumental sound that is similar to a baby's cry.
(noun)An example of a wah-wah is a sound made by opening and closing a trumpet's bell with a plunger mute.
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noun
- Jazz an instrumental effect somewhat like that of the sound of a baby crying, produced by closing and opening the bell of a trumpet, trombone, etc. with a plunger mute held in the hand
- a similar effect created by an electronic device controlled by a foot pedal, that can be used with any musical instrument
See wah-wah in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also wa-wa
noun- A wavering sound produced by alternately covering and uncovering the bell of a trumpet or trombone with a mute.
- A similar sound produced by means of an electronic attachment, as on an electric guitar, operated by a foot pedal.
Origin:
Origin: Imitative
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- wahˈ-wahˌ adjective
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