Who invented the theremin?
The theremin was invented in 1920 by Russian physicist Léon Theremin while he was researching sensors that detect motion.
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- How does a theremin work?
“A theremin has two antennas. Moving one hand near the vertical antenna changes the pitch, and moving the other near the loop antenna changes the volume.”
Reference: Moog Music
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Bernard Herrmann's score for the 1951 sci-fi movie "The Day the Earth Stood Still" famously used the theremin to create an otherworldly sound.
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