Sistrum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪstɹəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sistrum is a noun meaning An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.
Meaning
An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.
Example Sentences
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.
Word Forms
- sistrums
- sistra
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include organistrum, timburine, sticcado, zendrum, tamburin, timbal.
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