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Record 1 1999-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Percussion Instruments
DEF

A type of rattle ... consisting of a U form with a straight handle protruding from the bottom. The U is transversed by loose-fitting metal rods which jingle upon being shaken. Frequently small loose discs are fitted to these rods to create additional sound ...

OBS

plural: sistra.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à percussion
DEF

Instrument de musique à percussion, formé d'un cadre courbe traversé de plusieurs baguettes mobiles et sonores, et garni d'un manche.

Spanish

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