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Sistra
UK
/ˈsɪstrə/
US
/ˈsɪstrə/
Translation sistra into russian
sistrum
Nounsistra
pl
sistrum
sistra pl
The ancient Egyptians used the sistrum in religious ceremonies.
Древние египтяне использовали систр в религиозных церемониях.
Additional translations
ритуальный музыкальный инструмент
Definitions
sistrum
Noun
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.