"wah-wah pedal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wah-wah pedals [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wah-wah pedal (plural wah-wah pedals)
  1. (music) A pedal for an electric guitar that mimics the sound of the human voice. Wikipedia link: wah-wah pedal Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: wah pedal
    Sense id: en-wah-wah_pedal-en-noun-yo0qx3ZQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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