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French `Martenot waves' electronic musical
instrument invented by Maurice Martenot and
first demonstrated in 1928. A melody of
considerable range and voice-like timbre is
produced by sliding a contact along a
conductive ribbon, the left hand controlling
the tone colour. In addition to inspiring
works from Messiaen, Varkse, Jolivet and
others, it has been in regular demand among
composers of film and radio incidental music.