Electrophonically

/ɪˌlɛktrəˈfoʊnɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to the production of sound or music using electrical devices and equipment.

Etymology

From electro- (relating to electricity) + phonic (relating to sound, from Greek phonē) + -ally (adverb suffix). The term emerged in the 20th century as electronic musical instruments became more common.

Kelly Says

This word captures a revolution in music—the Theremin, invented in 1920, was the first electrophonic instrument that made sound without physical contact, literally turning electricity into invisible music waves.

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