English
Etymology
L., from Greek �ει���ον, from �ειειν (�shake�).
Pronunciation
IPA|/'sɪstr�m/
Noun
en-noun|plsistrums|pl2sistra
- an ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads
#*1983, Norman Mailer, Ancient Evenings:
#*: She moved with slow undulations of her body as lascivious as the curve of Hathfertiti�s hair, and the sistrum with its singing wires was played by a dwarf wearing nothing but a gold purse and a few bracelets on his stunted biceps.
io:sistrum
ru:sistrum
te:sistrum
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