stompbox

English

Alternative forms

• stomp box

Etymology

From stomp +‎ box.

Noun

stompbox (plural stompboxes)

1. A simple percussion instrument consisting of a small wooden box placed under the foot, which is tapped or stamped on rhythmically to produce a sound similar to that of a bass drum.
2. (music) A guitar effect unit which can be controlled with the foot

Synonyms

• (guitar effect unit): effects pedal, pedal

Translations

percussion instrument tapped with the foot

• French: stompbox f

guitar effect unit

• French: pédale d’effet f, pédale (fr) f