Sistrum

A sistrum (plural: sistra or (in Latin) sīstra; from the Greek seistron of the same meaning; literally "that which is being shaken", from seiein, "to shake") is a musical instrument of the percussion family, a form of rattle, used most notably by the ancient Egyptians. It consists of a handle and a U-shaped metal frame, made of brass or bronze and ranging from in width. The frame supports sliding metal cross-bars which may hold... meer