Associations to the word «Theremin»

Wiktionary

THEREMIN, noun. An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

Dictionary definition

THEREMIN, noun. 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.

Wise words

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