theremin

ther·e·min

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ther-uh-min]
- /ˈθɛr ə mɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ther-uh-min]
- /ˈθɛr ə mɪn/

Definitions of theremin word

noun theremin a musical instrument with electronic tone generation, the pitch and tone volume being controlled by the distance between the player's hands and two metal rods serving as antennas. 1
noun theremin an electronic musical instrument, played by moving the hands through electromagnetic fields created by two metal rods 0
noun theremin an early electronic musical instrument whose tone and loudness are controlled by moving the hands through the air varying distances from two antennas 0

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Origin of theremin

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; named after Leo Theremin (born 1896), Russian inventor

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Parts of speech for Theremin

noun

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theremin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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