sistrum

noun

sis·trum | \ ˈsistrəm\

plural sistrums\ -rəmz \ or sistra\ -rə \

Definition of sistrum

1 : an ancient Egyptian and Roman percussion instrument sacred to the goddesses Hathor and Isis consisting usually of a handle attached to a small metal strip bent into an oblong loop with holes for three or four loose metal rods that jingle when shaken

2 : any of various musical instruments played like a rattle

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