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Theremin

THAIR-uh-min

/ˈθɛrəmɪn/

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theremin

Dictionary meaning

An electronic musical instrument played without physical contact, controlled by the musician's hand movements near two antennae.

Common mispronunciations

THEER-uh-min

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