a cappella

plural a cappellas · alternative misspelling a capella · alternative misspelling acapella · alternative adjective noun a-cappella

1. entertainmentA vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.

alternative misspelling a capella · alternative misspelling acapella · alternative adjective noun a-cappella

1. not comparableentertainmentIn the manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment.First known use late 19th c.

   Groups of teens singing a cappella on street corners got recording contracts.

2. not comparableobsoleteentertainmentIn alla breve time.

alternative misspelling a capella · alternative misspelling acapella · alternative adjective noun a-cappella

1. not comparableentertainmentSinging solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment.First known use First attested in the late 19th century.

   An a cappella group sang during the wedding reception.

2. USnot comparableentertainmentRelated to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups.

   Socially, a cappella groups tend to be tight-knit ensembles in which close interpersonal relationships are formed.

   2012, Joshua S. Duchan, Powerful Voices, page 2

3. not comparableobsoleteentertainmentalla breve.