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This classic electronic instrument gives good
vibrations and excitations.
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that ry to sound like a widke
By Robert Moog
sariety of other things: Han-
ever, there is one electronic
apologies for it single, immediately ree-
ognizable sound: the theremin. This
manophenic instrument has added its
distinctive, melodic character to the
cores of many horror and suspense
moviesand made its pop debucon the
Beach Boys’ "Good Vibrations.” It has
also appeared on many concert stages,
including Carnegie Hall
The theremin was named after its in-
ventor, Russian physieist and musician
Leon Theremin, whe developed the
instrument in the 19206, Unlike most
‘muscal instruments, the there
played with absolutely no: physical cons
tact, Players wave their hands in the
air near nwo antennas, As one hand
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