noun
Technical term for a slow, periodic variation in pitch or speed in audio playback, often caused by mechanical imperfections in analog equipment. Compare with フラッター (flutter) for faster variations.
See also: ワウフラッター
古いレコードプレーヤーでは、ワウとフラッターが気になることがある。
On old record players, wow and flutter can sometimes be noticeable.
このテープデッキはワウが少なく、音質が良い。
This tape deck has low wow and good sound quality.