A cappella

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.

2.AdverbIn the manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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

3.AdverbIn alla breve time.

4.AdjectiveSinging solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment.

"An a cappella group sang during the wedding reception."

5.AdjectiveRelated to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups.

6.Adjectivealla breve.

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