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theremin Definition

ther·emin (t̸her′ə min)

noun

an early electronic musical instrument whose tone and loudness are controlled by moving the hands through the air varying distances from two antennas

Etymology: after Leon Theremin, its Russ inventor (c. 1920)

theremin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • play: So how does a girl discover she can play a theremin?
  • feature: The show features a theremin - an instrument you don't actually touch - just wave your hands at.

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