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theremin

noun

An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
HE
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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/ˈθɛ.ɹɨ.mɪn/

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noun

  1. An electronic musical instrument that generates sound of varying pitch and volume depending on the proximity of the musician’s hands to two antennae mounted on the instrument.

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