One hundred years ago — when urban architecture was straining skyward, the radio was becoming a household item, and great strides were being made in aviation technology — Russian physicist Lev ...

Good Vibrations charts the history and remarkable versatility of the theremin, instrument of preference for horror movie soundtrack composers, signature sound of the Beach Boys' Good Vibrations, and ...

Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is hard to master but offers an enticing reward: freedom. Invented by accident in the 1920s, the unusual electronic instrument is ...

The unique instrument, created by Soviet musician Leon Theremin captivates music lovers from around the world. The theremin, the world’s first non-contact instrument was invented by Soviet physicist ...

Talking about the "magic of music" is a timeworn cliché that places a patina of mystique upon the fairly straightforward creative process of practicing a lot to get good at something. The theremin, ...

Researcher and YouTube user [mspetitegeek] along with her lab mate [Tatsuhiko Itohara] have been fortunate enough to spend some time working with the HRP-2 humanoid robot from Kawada Industries. Their ...

Now, there are officially three things you can do with a theremin: you can score a low-budget sci-fi film; you can join a prog rock cover band; and, as of today, you can play Super Mario Bros, ...