theremin
Antenna-controlled synthesizer
A theremin is an electronic musical instrument played without physical contact.
The performer moves their hands near two antennas—one controlling pitch, the other volume—creating an eerie, wavering tone associated with science fiction films and Halloween soundtracks: The theremin gave old horror movies their spooky atmosphere.
Cyclic signal generator
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- waveformGraphed oscillation pattern
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
analog · modulation · resonance · voltage · capacitance · filter · synthesizer · signal
Broadcast signal receiver
- pitchFrequency of sound
- volumeAmount of space filled
- oscillatorCyclic signal generator
- hands-freeOperable without holding
gesture · proximity · electromagnetic · capacitance · loop · Moog · RCA · performance
Disturbingly strange
- hauntingDisturbingly unforgettable
- ghostlyResembling a specter
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
- uncannyEerily beyond normal
otherworldly · sci-fi · horror · suspense · B-movie · alien · gothic · mysterious
Evoking recent past
- classicOf lasting excellence
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
1920s · Soviet · RCA · historic · collectible · analog · Prohibition-era
oscillator
Cyclic signal generator
amplifier · analog · modulation · resonance · voltage · capacitance · filter · synthesizer · signal · interference
antenna
Broadcast signal receiver
- pitchFrequency of sound
- volumeAmount of space filled
- oscillatorCyclic signal generator
hands-free · gesture · proximity · electromagnetic · capacitance · loop · Moog · RCA · performance · vibrato
eerie
Disturbingly strange
- hauntingDisturbingly unforgettable
- ghostlyResembling a specter
- supernaturalBeyond natural explanation
uncanny · otherworldly · sci-fi · horror · suspense · B-movie · alien · gothic · mysterious · spectral
retro
Evoking recent past
pioneering · 1920s · Soviet · RCA · historic · collectible · analog · Prohibition-era
horror
Extreme fear or disgust
atmospheric · suspense · thriller · cue
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Unplugged stringed instrument
violin · acoustic instruments · piano · flute · cello
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Fretted drum-stringed instrument
fiddle · acoustic guitar · harmonica · ukulele · country fiddle