ther·e·min (th r  -m n)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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| Noun | 1. | 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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