You are probably familiar with the four basic types of musical instruments: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.

However, is it possible to have an instrument that doesn’t fit into one of these families?

In the early 20th century, Russian inventor Leon Theremin came up with an instrument that doesn’t fit into any family and doesn’t sound or play like any other.

Learn more about the theremin, the world’s first electronic instrument, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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