wah-wah

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

wah–wah

noun, often attributive \ˈwä-ˌwä\

Definition of WAH-WAH

: a fluctuating muted effect produced on a brass instrument by use of a mute or on an electric guitar by use of an electronic device connected to an amplifier and operated by a pedal

Origin of WAH-WAH

imitative
First Known Use: 1925

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