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  1. Theremin - Wikipedia

    The theremin is distinguished among musical instruments in that it is played without physical contact. The thereminist stands in front of the instrument and moves their hands in the proximity of two …

  2. How a Theremin Works - HowStuffWorks

    A theremin is an electronic musical instrument that is played without any physical contact. The player moves their hands, which is picked up by the antennas, to control volume and pitch.

  3. Amazon.com: Theremin

    Mini Theremin Musical Module, Vintage Mini Theremin Electronics Equipment Kit with Color Screen Display Musical Instrument for Music Beginners Gift Save 8% on 1 when you buy 2

  4. The Instrument You’re Not Supposed to Touch | Theremin ...

    It looks like a normal instrument…but you’re not supposed to touch it. 👀The Theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments ever created—and it’s playe...

  5. What is a theremin? - Classical Music

    Dec 18, 2023 · Invented in 1920, the theremin was the world's electronic instrument, known for its contactless playing technique, its use in science fiction films and its eerie timbre that sounds like a …

  6. The theremin: The strangest instrument ever invented? - BBC

    Nov 12, 2020 · Theremins involve the manipulation of electromagnetic fields around two antennae that make the instrument look rather like a weird lectern. Players control sounds by moving hands and …

  7. How does the theremin work? The instrument you never touch

    Jan 15, 2024 · The theremin is an instrument that typically consists of a wooden box with two antennae; one controls pitch, and the other controls amplitude (loudness). Skilled performers can …

  8. Theremin | electronic, sound synthesis, avant-garde | Britannica

    Jan 9, 2026 · Instruments that produce waveforms by electric or electronic means but use conventional performer interfaces such as keyboards and fingerboards to articulate the tones.

  9. The Theremin: Playing Music Through the Magic of Movement

    Jun 7, 2025 · The theremin, invented by Léon Theremin in the early 1920s, is one of the most significant electronic instruments in history, thanks to its revolutionary impact on music technology …

  10. The Beguiling, Misunderstood Theremin - The New York Times

    Nov 29, 2025 · Since its invention in the 1920s, the theremin, an electronic instrument that emits a beguiling, oscillating sound, has often been perceived by people as weird and uncanny. It was used...