MINAGNIGINIM, a pulsative instrument of music, among the Hebrews, which was a square table of wood, fitted with a handle; over this table was stretched

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stretched an iron chain, or hempen cord, passing through balls of wood or brass, which struck against the table, when the instrument was shaken, and occasioned a clear sound, which might be heard at a great distance.