theremin

Definitions


[ˈθɛrəmɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an electronic musical instrument in which the tone is generated by two high-frequency oscillators and the pitch controlled by the movement of the performer's hand towards and away from the circuit


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Origin:
early 20th century: named after Lev Theremin (1896–1993), its Russian inventor




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