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Is the theremin instrument real?
The theremin (/ˈθɛrəmɪn/; originally known as the ætherphone/etherphone, thereminophone or termenvox/thereminvox) is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist (performer). It is named after its inventor, Leon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
What is a theremin sound?
The sound of the theremin has been described as “a purified and magnified saxophone” [source: Beckerman] and “a cross between an amplified child’s slide whistle, a human voice and the squawks that emanated from early radio speakers” [source: Taub].
What is the most ominous instrument?
These Are the Most Terrifying Sounding Musical Instruments
- Waterphone. Waterphone | © Richard Waters / WikiCommons.
- Theremin. Theremin | © The Musical Museum / WikiCommons.
- Pipe organ. Pipe Organ | © B4rick / WikiCommons.
- Ondes martenot. Ondes Martenot | © Ja / WikiCommons.
Does Pink Floyd use a theremin?
Great songs don’t always need words. “The Great Gig in the Sky” from Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, by Richard Wright and Clare Torry, played on theremin, an early electronic instrument controlled without contact.
Is playing the theremin difficult?
It’s no secret that learning to play the theremin takes lots of practice. After all, this is one of the most difficult instruments in the world to play well. Studies have shown that reaching a level of expertice can take at least 10,000 hours of practice. So get started, and keep it up!
Can anyone play a theremin?
From: Kansas City, Mo. The Theremin makes a unique set of demands on a musician. One must have a good ear — for one is constantly tuning every note as one plays the Theremin. The Theremin requires a unique focus and a level of hand/ear coordination that most other instruments do not require.
What is the lowest instrument in the world?
It’s called the octobass (a.k.a. octobasse) and was built in 1850 by French instrument maker Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. It is tuned two octaves below a cello and stands a 12-feet tall.