Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
theremin
noun
/ˈθɛrəˌmɪn/
Definition
A theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer.
Examples
- The haunting sound of the theremin can be heard in many classic horror films.
- She played a beautiful melody on her theremin during the concert.
- Learning to play the theremin requires a unique sense of spatial awareness.
Meaning
The theremin creates sound through the movement of the performer’s hands in relation to two metal antennas, which sense the position of the hands to control pitch and volume.
Synonyms
- Electronic instrument
- Synthesizer
- Sound generator
