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The Theremin: An Instrument of the Past and Future
In this chapter, they discuss the theremin, an instrument invented in the 1920s that can be played without physical contact. They explain how the theremin works with its antennas and the detuning effect of the human body in its electric field. They also speculate on future instruments controlled by thoughts and air guitar-like instruments.
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