Theremin - Wikipedia
WEBThe theremin (/ ˈ θ ɛr əm ɪ n /; originally known as the ætherphone, etherphone, thereminophone or termenvox/ thereminvox) is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer (who is known as a thereminist).
THEREMIN - Over The Rainbow - YouTube
WEBJan 10, 2009 · THEREMIN - Over The Rainbow - YouTube. Peter Pringle. 148K subscribers. Subscribed. 137K. 13M views 15 years ago. This song was written by Harold Arlen for the 1939 MGM classic THE WIZARD OF OZ....
The theremin: The strangest instrument ever invented? - BBC
WEBThe theremin: The strangest instrument ever invented? From its chance 1920s invention in Russia, the theremin beguiled Hollywood and sparked a musical revolution, writes Norman Miller.
Theremin | electronic, sound synthesis, avant-garde | Britannica
WEBApr 9, 2024 · Theremin, electronic musical instrument invented in 1920 in the Soviet Union by Leon Theremin (also called Lev Termen). It consists of a box with radio tubes producing oscillations at two sound-wave frequencies above the range of hearing; together, they produce a lower audible frequency equal to.
The Soviet Spy Who Invented the First Major Electronic Instrument
WEBDec 3, 2020 · SMART NEWS. Art Meets Science. The Soviet Spy Who Invented the First Major Electronic Instrument. Created by a Russian engineer, the theremin has delighted and confounded audiences since 1920....
Sounds of the Ether: a Brief History of the Theremin
WEBOct 27, 2023 · The theremin is one of the oldest and most peculiar electronic musical instruments, responsible for countless haunting melodies and spooky sci-fi sounds. Let's talk about the history of the theremin and how you can use it.
Theremin World - What's a Theremin?
WEBDec 7, 2005 · What's a Theremin? December 7, 2005. 1 comments. Meet the Theremin. The theremin was invented in 1920 by a Russian physicist named Lev Termen (in the United States his name was Leon Theremin). Today, this marvelous instrument is once again in the musical spotlight.
How a Theremin Works | HowStuffWorks
WEBA theremin works by generating electromagnetic fields around two antennae. A straight, vertical antenna controls pitch; A horizontal, looped antenna controls volume. A masterful player makes very small, precise finger and hand movements in the field around the vertical antenna to change pitch and create melodies.
No Touching, Only Playing: The Theremin - Google Arts & Culture
WEBThe theremin is perhaps the most fascinating invention in music history. Developed by Russian inventor Lew Termen—or Leon Theremin, as he also liked to call himself—it is the only instrument...
What is a theremin? - Classical Music
WEBWhat is a theremin? - Classical Music. The theremin: a quick guide to this fascinating instrument, which has lent atmosphere to everything from Spellbound to The Clangers.
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