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Scope note
Sliding rattles known in the Near East since the 3rd millennium BCE, consisting of a U- or lyre-shaped frame with a handle, fitted with loose-fitting rods or wires which jingle when shaken; small loose discs were often strung on the rods or wires to create additional sound.
sistra
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024