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A Cappella
/ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/
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What does A Cappella mean?
noun
- A vocal performance with no instrumental accompaniment.
adverb
- In the manner of a choir with no instrumental accompaniment.
adjective
- Singing solely or mainly without instrumental accompaniment.
More meanings (3)
adjective
- Related to a form of purely vocal music mostly associated with American college performance groups.
- (obsolete) alla breve.
adverb
- (obsolete) In alla breve time.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/
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