"circuit bending" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} circuit bending (uncountable)
  1. The creative short-circuiting of electronic devices such as children's toys and small digital synthesizers in order to create new musical or visual instruments. Wikipedia link: circuit bending Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music Derived forms: databend
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