Arts & Culture
The Theremin's Role in Creating Eerie Cinematic Soundscapes
Quick fact
The theremin is one of the earliest electronic instruments, invented in 1920, and is played entirely by moving your hands in the air around two antennas—no strings, keys, or contact required.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard that ghostly, wavering whistle in old sci-fi or horror films—but how does an instrument played without being touched create such an eerie feeling?