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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
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“Wah-wah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wah-wah. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of wah-wah was in 1925
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