"supersaw" meaning in English

See supersaw in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: supersaws [plural]
Etymology: From super- + saw. Derived from the name of this sound as it was featured on the Roland JP-8000 synthesizer. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|saw}} super- + saw Head templates: {{en-noun}} supersaw (plural supersaws)
  1. (music) A synthesized sound created by mixing several sawtooth waves, slightly detuned to one another. Wikipedia link: supersaw Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-supersaw-en-noun-pdM7p3sC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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