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sistrum

Syllabification: (sis·trum)
Pronunciation: /ˈsistrəm/
Definition of sistrum

noun (plural sistra /ˈsistrə/ or sistrums)

  • a musical instrument of ancient Egypt consisting of a metal frame with transverse metal rods that rattled when the instrument was shaken.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek seistron, from seiein 'to shake'

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