theremin

(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

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

See theremin in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An electronic instrument played by moving the hands near its two antennas, often used for high tremolo effects.

Origin:

Origin: After Leo Theremin (1896-1993), Russian engineer and inventor

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