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The Theremin is played without touching it
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The Theremin is played without touching it

Music · Instruments · V6.8 daily facts 2026-05-22

The early electronic instrument is played by moving the hands near two antennas that sense the player's distance.

TopicMusic · Instruments
SourceV6.8 daily facts 2026-05-22
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