Electronic Instruments

How have composers “enhanced”: instruments through electronic means?

this is not an enhancement via electronic means - this is an instrument that can only exist via electronic means.

The Theremin, I have heard it in orchestral works too - although I don't appreciate it in this way.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTPRjiCs6s&NR=1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin

Overview of Electronic Instruments DVD - Don Muro

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