# sistrum

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪstɹəm/

## Definitions
1. An ancient Egyptian musical instrument, to be shaken, consisting of a metal frame holding percussive metal beads.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin sīstrum, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek σεῖστρον (seîstron), from σείω (seíō, “shake”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sistrum