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Sistrum

UK
/ˈsɪstrəm/
US
/ˈsɪstrəm/
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Translation sistrum into russian

sistrum
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪstrəm/
US
/ˈsɪstrəm/
The ancient Egyptians used the sistrum in religious ceremonies.
Древние египтяне использовали систр в религиозных церемониях.

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sistrum
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsɪstrəm/
US
/ˈsɪstrəm/
An ancient musical instrument of the percussion family, typically made of metal and consisting of a handle and a U-shaped frame with crossbars that hold loose metal rods, which produce a jingling sound when shaken.
The priestess shook the sistrum during the ritual to invoke the presence of the goddess.