Musical Instruments And Accessories

noun a long, slender stick used for playing a drum

• The musician expertly played the drumstick during the symphony performance.
• I love drumsticks, they're my favorite part of fried chicken.
• Let's grab some drumsticks and chill at the park.
• His legs were like drumsticks, thin and wiry.

noun a type of drug that is inhaled or ingested for its stimulating effects

• The scientist used a popper to release the gas from the test tube.
• Can you pass me the popper so I can open this bottle?
• I love using a popper to make my balloons pop at parties.
• The comedian's joke was a real popper, everyone in the audience was laughing.

noun a term used in architecture to refer to a canopy or overhanging structure above a pulpit or choir stalls in a church

• The cathedral was adorned with intricate abat-voix to enhance the acoustics during the choir performance.
• The abat-voix in the concert hall really helped amplify the sound.
• I didn't realize how important the abat-voix was until I heard the difference in sound quality.
• Her words acted as an abat-voix, amplifying the impact of her message.