SISTRUM

Etymology

Noun

sistrum (plural sistrums or sistra)

An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.

Anagrams

• trismus, truisms

Source: Wiktionary


Sis"trum, Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Mus.)

Definition: An instrument consisting of a thin metal frame, through which passed a number of metal rods, and furnished with a handle by which it was shaken and made to rattle. It was peculiarly Egyptian, and used especially in the worship of Isis. It is still used in Nubia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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