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sistrum

Ancient percussion instrument, probably originating in Egypt, played like a rattle. It has a metal frame fitted to a handle and metal bars or loops are loosely hung on the frame and made to strike against it by shaking the instrument.
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Within minutes, the grounds throb with kinetic troupes of dancers, percussive sistrums, beating drums, trilling ululations, and chanting in praise of the deeds of saints.
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