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    a cappella
    /ˌa kəˈpɛlə/

    adverb

    • 1. without instrumental accompaniment: "the consorts usually perform a cappella"

    adjective

    • 1. (especially of choral music) sung without instrumental accompaniment: "an a cappella Mass"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › A_cappellaA cappella - Wikipedia

    Music performed a cappella (/ ˌɑː kəˈpɛlə / AH kə-PEL-ə, UK also / ˌæ kəˈpɛlə / AK ə-PEL-ə, Italian: [a kkapˈpɛlla]; [1] lit. 'in the style of the chapel'), less commonly spelled a capella in English, [2] is music performed by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment.

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  5. www.britannica.com › art › a-cappellaA cappella | Vocal Harmony, Choral Singing & Acapella Groups ...

    A cappella, (Italian: “in the church style”), performance of a polyphonic (multipart) musical work by unaccompanied voices. Originally referring to sacred choral music, the term now refers to secular music as well.

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  7. hellomusictheory.com › learn › famous-acappella-groups16 Of The Greatest And Most Famous A Cappella Groups

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    • Pentatonix. One of the most well-known vocal groups of all time, Pentatonix is an American acapella group hailing from Arlington, Texas, consisting of five members (which is where they get their name from: pent = five).
    • Home Free. Consisting of Austin Brown, Tim Foust, Adam Chance, Rob Lundquist, and Adam Rupp, our next acapella group is Home Free. They are a vocal group that formed in 2001.
    • The Swingle Singers. Formed by Ward Swingle in 1974, the Swingle Singers are a vocal group from England. They primarily performed a cappella, though not exclusively, and initially had eight members.
    • The Real Group. From Sweden, the Real Group formed in 1984. The group has arranged and composed most of their songs focusing on acapella vocal jazz and pop.

  8. www.youtube.com › watchWhat Is A Cappella? - YouTube

    Dec 11, 2020 · A capella is, basically, singing without musical accompaniment. Learn about music being recorded a capella and the popularity of a capella singing in churches with help from a professional...

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  10. untappedsound.com › what-is-a-cappella-a-beginnersWhat Is A Cappella? A Beginner's Guide - Untapped Sound

    Apr 11, 2021 · A cappella is Italian for “in the manner of the chapel”. It’s performance of a polyphonic (multipart) music by unaccompanied voices. In modern terminology, whether secular music or sacred choral music, it’s a group or solo performance without instrumental accompaniment or a piece intended to be performed in this way.

  11. startsingingtoday.com › what-is-a-cappella-and-howWhat is 'A Cappella' and How to Sing It (with song ideas)

    Jan 6, 2021 · ‘A Cappella’ is a term used to define singing without music and instruments. The only tool used is a single voice, or group of voices. Singing A Cappella requires you to have musical skill, including adequate pitch, rhythm and tempo, as well as an element of expression to captivate your audience.

  12. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › a cappellaA cappella Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of A CAPPELLA is without instrumental accompaniment. How to use a cappella in a sentence. A Cappella Has Italian Roots

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