Did Cleopatra play an instrument and what was it?

Yes, Cleopatra played an instrument. She is known to have played the sistrum, a percussion instrument that was associated with the Egyptian goddess Hathor. The sistrum was a rattle-like instrument made of a metal frame with metal discs or rings, which would jingle when shaken. It was often used in religious ceremonies and rituals. Cleopatra's proficiency in playing the sistrum was considered a sign of her devotion to the Egyptian gods and her embrace of Egyptian culture.