Theremin (noun)
the-re-min
a musical instrument with electronic tone generation, the pitch and tone volume being controlled by the distance between the player’s hands and two metal rods serving as antennas.
First recorded in 1925–30; named after Leo Theremin (1896–1993), Russian inventor
Example sentences
“The sound of the theremin added an eerie feel to proceedings.”
Praetorian (adj) (noun) pri-taw-ree-un of or relating to a praetor (a magistrate in the Roman republic). a soldier of the Praetorian Guard (Roman imperial army) First recorded in 1375–1425; late…
