theremin

Thân thiện

A musician plays a haunting melody on the theremin.

Definition

Noun: * An electronic musical instrument: A theremin is an early electronic musical instrument that is played without physical contact. The musician controls the sound by moving their hands in the space around two metal antennas.

Usage

The word "theremin" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to this unique instrument. * The eerie sound of the theremin is often used in science fiction movie scores. * She is learning to play the theremin. * The museum has an original theremin on display.

Advanced Usage

• As a modifier: The word can be used attributively to describe things related to the instrument.
  • He is a renowned theremin virtuoso.
  • The song features a theremin solo.

Variants and Related Words

• Thereminist (noun): A person who plays the theremin.
  • Clara Rockmore was a famous thereminist.

Synonyms

• Electronic instrument: This is a general category which includes the theremin.

Different Meanings

The word "theremin" has only one specific meaning, referring to the electronic musical instrument invented by Léon Theremin.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an electronic musical instrument; melodies can be played by moving the right hand between two rods that serve as antennas to control pitch; the left hand controls phrasing