theremin

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Noun — An electronic musical instrument played without touching it, where moving the hands near two antennas changes the pitch and volume.

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It is a specific, neutral term used in music and film contexts.

Etymology

The instrument is named after its Russian inventor, Léon Theremin, who lived from 1896 to 1993. Theremin is the French form of his Russian name, Lev Termen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a theremin?

It is an electronic instrument played without any physical contact, controlled by moving the hands near two antennas to change pitch and volume.

Who invented the theremin?

It was invented by the Russian inventor Léon Theremin, and the instrument's name is the French version of his Russian name, Lev Termen.

How do you play a theremin?

You move one hand closer to or further from one antenna to change the pitch, and the other hand near the second antenna to control the volume, without touching the instrument.

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