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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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