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Noun: theremin  the-ru-min
  1. An electronic musical instrument played by moving the hands near two antennas to control pitch and volume
    "The eerie sound in the sci-fi movie soundtrack was created using a theremin";
    - thereminvox

Derived forms: theremins

Type of: electronic instrument, electronic musical instrument

Encyclopedia: Theremin, Peter