Here’s some info on this instrument:
Here's a concise history of the theremin:
- **Invention (1919-1920):** The theremin was invented by Leon Theremin, a Soviet physicist and inventor, originally named Lev Sergeyevich Termen. He developed it while working on proximity sensors and other electronic devices.
- **First Public Demonstrations (1920s):** Theremin showcased his invention in the Soviet Union, and it became an instant curiosity. In 1927, he traveled to the United States, where he patented the instrument and demonstrated it to great acclaim.
- **The RCA Theremin (1929):** The Radio Corporation of America (RCA) began manufacturing theremins in the U.S., but due to the Great Depression and the instrument's difficulty to play, sales were not as successful as hoped.
- **Cultural Influence and Music (1930s-1940s):** The theremin found its niche in classical music, with musicians like Clara Rockmore, a virtuoso theremin player, gaining fame. It also began to appear in film scores, adding a distinctive, eerie quality to soundtracks like those for "Spellbound" by Miklós Rózsa.
- **Cold War and Theremin's Disappearance (1938):** Leon Theremin mysteriously disappeared from New York in 1938, returning to the Soviet Union under circumstances that suggested espionage or coercion. His fate was unknown in the West for many years.
- **Soviet Era:** In the USSR, Theremin worked on various electronic projects, including surveillance technology, but the theremin instrument saw less development there.
- **Post-War Revival:** After World War II, interest in the theremin was rekindled in the West, partly due to its use in music and film. Theremin himself was rediscovered after the USSR opened up in the late 1980s.
- **Modern Era:** The theremin has maintained a cult following. Modern musicians and composers continue to use it, and new versions and variations of the instrument have been developed. Its use in contemporary music, especially in genres like electronic, experimental, and ambient, keeps the theremin relevant.
- **Cultural Impact:** The theremin's unique sound has left an indelible mark on music history, particularly in science fiction and horror genres, where it often represents the otherworldly.
The instrument's history is not just one of music technology but also reflects broader cultural, political, and technological narratives of the 20th century.
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Of course because they are wrapped in plastic.
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Why is this not normal to see? This instrument should be in every school and music shop
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer.
It is named after its inventor, Leon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928. https://video.nostr.build/2d58921d1f14f22334b464fd154c35c159d44e1e6f7339a236d4fdf0db6e1fbe.mp4
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You can create music without physical touch. What else can you do?
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