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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- Is there a wave organ in San Francisco?
“San Francisco has a Wave Organ, built in 1986.”
Reference: Exploratorium
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What is the Sea Organ?
The Sea Organ in Zadar, Croatia, built in 2005 by architect Nikola Bašić, is played by ocean waves.
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.