descant, discant
(noun) a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
Source: WordNet® 3.1
discant (plural discants)
Alternative form of descant
Source: Wiktionary
Dis"cant, n.
Definition: See Descant, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
11 May 2025
(noun) a light drumstick with a rounded head that is used to strike such percussion instruments as chimes, kettledrums, marimbas, glockenspiels, etc.
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
