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Modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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The sad trombone sound, used to indicate failure or disappointment, often used mockingly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, onomatopoeic
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Synonyms: womp womp
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A wavering sound produced by means of a movable mute or by electronic means.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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To make a wah-wah sound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Across languages
Translations
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
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French:
wah-wah
— modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice
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Japanese:
ワウ
(wau)
— modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice
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Polish:
wah-wah
— modifying the resonance of musical notes to produce the effect of a human voice
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Italian:
wawa
— wavering sound
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Polish:
efekt wah-wah
— wavering sound