Sistrum at Music Glossary

What is it? Oval frame with handle in which are loosely placed metal crossbars which jingle upon being shaken. On the bars are sometimes strung small bells. While of ancient Middle Eastern origin the sistrum came to be chiefly associated with the worship of the Egyp

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