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Which composers wrote music for the theremin, ondes martenot, or trautonium?

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Several prominent composers have incorporated the theremin, ondes martenot, and trautonium into their works to explore new timbres and expressive possibilities.12

Theremin

Composers who have written for the theremin include:
* Henry Cowell3
* Edgard Varèse32

Ondes Martenot

This instrument has been used extensively by several composers, including:
* Olivier Messiaen12
* Pierre Boulez1
* Edgard Varèse12
* Arthur Honegger42
* Darius Milhaud42
* Samuel Barber4

Trautonium

Music for the trautonium is primarily of German origin, with notable contributions from:
* Paul Hindemith, who composed the Concertino for Trautonium and Strings (1931)12

Other composers noted for writing for one or more of these electronic instruments include Richard Strauss, André Jolivet, and Bohuslav Martinů.2