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theremin

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ther·e·min  (thr-mn)
n.
An electronic instrument played by moving the hands near its two antennas, often used for high tremolo effects.
[After Leo Theremin (1896-1993), Russian engineer and inventor.]
theremin [ˈθɛrəmɪn]
n
(Music / Instruments) an electronic musical instrument, played by moving the hands through electromagnetic fields created by two metal rods
[named after Leon Theremin (1896-1993), Russian scientist who invented it]
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Noun1.theremin - an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing
electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument - a musical instrument that generates sounds electronically
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The only instrument played without touching, the theremin "makes eerie, ethereal music, the kind that creates uncertainty and suspense in movie sound tracks," the statement said.
IN BRIEF by The Santa Fe New Mexican (Santa Fe, NM)
Lead singer Ritchie Young's high-pitched and mysterious timbre adds to the group's intrigue, as does its unique instrumentation, which includes mandolin, theremin and bass clarinet.
BRIEFLY MUSIC by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
That diversity was on display when Campbell - who sings and plays guitar, harmonica, theremin and fife for the band - shared some of his current favorite songs, and it becomes quickly apparent that for Campbell, it's all about the musicianship.
WHAT YOU'RE LISTENING TO by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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