Meaning Of The Word Wah-wah

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wah-wah
In music, wah-wah is used to describe the sound produced by covering and uncovering the open end of a brass instrument. This sound can also be produced electronically, especially when playing the electric guitar.

wah-wah in American English
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
adjective: producing a muted, bawling sound like that of a trumpet with the hand moved momentarily over the bell
noun: a sound or effect like the muted sound of a trumpet, esp. in music

wah-wah in British English
noun: the sound made by a trumpet, cornet, etc, when the bell is alternately covered and uncovered: much used in jazz

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