Eric Knaus

the origin of electronic music

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Early developments in electronic music included the invention of the Theremin by Leon Theremin and the Ondes Martenot by Maurice Martenot. The emergence of synthesizers was led by Robert Moog’s first voltage-controlled synthesizer and the development of modular synthesizers. Musique concrète influenced electronic music through Pierre Schaeffer’s experimentation with reco
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Early developments

Theremin invention by Leon Theremin

  • Ondes Martenot developed by Maurice Martenot

Emergence of synthesizers

First voltage-controlled synthesizer by Robert Moog

  • Development of modular synthesizers

Influence of musique concrète

Pierre Schaeffer’s experimentation with recorded sounds

  • Use of tape manipulation in music composition

Electronic music in popular culture

Kraftwerk’s impact on electronic music

  • Rise of disco and electronic dance music

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