English Explanatory Dictionary

a cappella

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.
adv
  1. In the manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment.
  2. In alla breve time.
adj
  1. Singing solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment.
  2. Related to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups.
  3. alla breve.

Pronunciation

/ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌæ.kæˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ En-us-a cappella.ogg

Word forms

a cappella a cappellas a capella acapella a-cappella

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian a cappella (“in the manner of the [Sistine] chapel”), referring to non-instrumental choirs.

Derived words

percapella
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