The Only Instrument You Can\'t Touch To Play

This fascinating video showcases the theremin, one of the strangest and most mesmerizing musical instruments ever created. Invented in 1920, it’s the only instrument played without physical contact—musicians control pitch and volume by moving their hands through invisible electromagnetic fields surrounding two antennas. As the performer glides their hands through the air, haunting, otherworldly sounds emerge, making it feel like music is being pulled straight out of thin air.

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The theremin, invented in 1920, is the only instrument played without touching it, using electromagnetic fields to create sound. pic.twitter.com/lH4VXrdSU7

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) April 8, 2026